Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. The more bedrooms you book the more you can negotiate and get free of charge. She was fabulous!

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Skills Agencies 100

Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Entrepreneurs may be dealing with financial reports, taxes, and budget planning, which can add to their stress. How can you create a budget or plan to alleviate this concern? This frees up your time for other priorities. Treat them as non-negotiable appointments. And let’s not forget the social obligations.

Holidays 242

Holidays Stress Budget Health 242

Success

APRIL 8, 2024

That keeping up with the Joneses can lead to expenses surpassing income—and the debt that comes with it. They don’t realize how much children are going to change the household budget and make adjustments ahead of time,” she says. Allowing lifestyle creep “Spending is so visible because of social media and the internet,” Mahoney says.

Credit Card 130

Credit Card Retirement Lifestyle Expenses 130

Success

OCTOBER 31, 2022

It’s become more difficult in the past year, however, to know what your expenses will be each month—and that makes it all the more challenging to stick to a budget. In the past year, two dynamics in the broader economy have made it especially difficult to stick with a budget and avoid racking up debt.

2023 307

2023 Credit Card 2022 Finance 307

Office Dynamics

MAY 21, 2019

Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our conference for administrative assistants or training because of budget cuts or not getting financial support. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. Don’t give up. If not, it will be a harder sell but don’t give up; be persistent. Negotiate if necessary.

Budget 235

Budget PowerPoint Training Negotiating 235

Eat Your Career

JULY 29, 2019

This one comes up frequently: How long is “normal” to go without a raise? Some organizations adjust pay annually by a minimal amount (like 2 or 3 percent) to keep up with inflation and the rising cost of living. Sure, budgets may be tight and rules may exist that limit what you can earn.

Salary 165

Salary Negotiating Budget UPS 165

Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

If you’ve been declined for a raise, or told it’s just not the right time, or been given some excuse about budgets and pay scales…I’m here to help. Budget constraints and pay scales might sound like a bunch of excuses, but decision-makers have to work within the system. You are always free to explore other opportunities.

Negotiating 145

Negotiating Budget Goals Confidence 145

Success

MARCH 23, 2022

But I’m excited to stretch out into something new and for conceiving, planning and executing the first product: an adventure I dreamed up called 50-50-50 in which Honey Pot, eight others and I hiked 50 miles, biked 50 miles and canoed 50 miles, all in one five-day weekend. I wake up at 2:30 a.m. That’s certainly an overstatement.

Social Media 291

Social Media Forms Negotiating Learning 291

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

A professional venue finder can be a real godsend when you’re up against high corporate expectations. You need to juggle the demands for location, capacity, budget, amenities and environmental factors to get the right result for your event. In fact, you’ll be wondering how you ever managed without a venue finder. A low stress solution.

Budget 159

Budget Negotiating Agencies Stress 159

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Keep up to date. Is it quality, time or cost?

Project Management 100

Project Management Management Budget 2017 100

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

What is coming up on the calendar for the next three weeks? Executive assistants are running meetings, making hiring decisions, giving presentations, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and are considered co-leaders. She is living it up. What is going on this week? I want to focus on what I do best.

Calendars 325

Calendars Administrative Professionals PowerPoint Skills 325

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2013

The really great venues get booked up quickly so do start to think about your venue as early as possible. Don’t forget to set a budget. The budget needs to be finalised before you can organise anything. Do suggest a new year party if your company is on a tight budget. This is very important!

Budget 100

Budget Negotiating Stress Environment 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Not only did I set the meetings up, but I also took notes (in shorthand no less), transcribed the notes and prepared final reports for dissemination. Did I think of this as meeting planning? Did I know the difference between a board room or conference room set and a classroom set?

Suppliers 226

Suppliers Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals Attire 226

Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. They oversee many aspects of daily operations, including hiring new staff and ensuring all necessary duties are completed on time and within the office budget.

Management 52

Management Payroll Fax Suppliers 52

Clutter Coach

MARCH 13, 2019

Work starts piling up because new people need to be trained to do things that previously everyone just seemed to know how to do. That training takes time that hasn’t been budgeted for and during the growth phase, people aren’t likely to have spare time. Ideally, there’s buy in from all those involved.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Filing Negotiating Policies 100

Small Business CEO

JUNE 6, 2013

For newer entrepreneurs, however, it’s not as simple as just setting up any office they want and worrying about the costs later. Everything needs to be budgeted out so the company doesn’t lose too much money before it starts to pull in revenue.

UPS 40

UPS Expenses Equipment Budget 40

Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

Speak up and say the hard thing. Whether it was the actor who needed to be fired or the budget that needed to be cut or the scene that just wasn’t working, Olympia was usually the one who spoke the words that needed to be said but could also hurt people’s feelings. Stand up for what and who you believe in. Don’t change a word.

2021 98

2021 Negotiating 2004 Learning 98

Page Personnel

MAY 26, 2021

They can also run up to a full year or more for project rollouts, or if a company is reviewing staffing needs or hiring budget for permanent positions. Contractors are able to choose when they work, if they want to take breaks in between jobs, or if they want to fill up a year or more and then take a break.

Negotiating 52

Negotiating Temping Skills Salary 52

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 26, 2013

I wanted to give you a quick round up of the issues discussed and some additional tips that I think you will find useful when running your events. Here are the links to my previous blogs: How to negotiate when planning an event. Event budgeting is a major MAJOR factor in organising any event.

Budget 100

Budget Negotiating Agencies Equipment 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Here are a few tips on how to plan the perfect holiday party to ensure everything runs smoothly, the budget is met, and everyone has a great time. Stick To Your Budget The budget is your starting point, and you shouldn't do anything else before you have a definitive number. If the band doesn't show up, the party will be boring.

Holidays 100

Holidays Budget Administrative Professionals Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

What is your budget? Usually a venue takes about 40% of your overall budget, if not more. This limits your negotiating power to compare pricing and use your own vendors. They will also be familiar with the space which can be helpful when it comes to setting up. What In House Assets does the venue have?

Agencies 100

Agencies Budget Suppliers Negotiating 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Once the recession really hit home my Director’s budget was cut quite drastically and she asked all of us to think of ways to cut back on costs. It is easy to negotiate on the price per night with a serviced apartment as they do tend to discount on block bookings. It may feel strange inviting people up to your apartment!

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Expenses Restaurants 100

Page Personnel

OCTOBER 30, 2019

To a full-timer, this means that a routine dentist check-up is not going to break the bank, since the company has you covered. More often than not, the contracts are fairly straightforward: you negotiate the job you have to complete, and how much the company will pay you. These agents are also able to negotiate on your behalf.

Holidays 52

Holidays Negotiating 2019 Social Media 52

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

If you’ve hiked to a plateau, you know it can be a great place to rest and soak up the surrounding scenery. Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 12, 2010

We give up on one thing in order to gain another. I want to demand that who I am is non-negotiable and the world must simply adapt. But my realistic side, the one who keeps a budget and manages deadlines and wants to please her clients, knows that compromise is the name of the game. You must be ruthless in your negotiation.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Gifts Budget Google 100

Karen Vivarelli

JULY 27, 2020

Remember – we are talking about coming up with an ideal hourly rate for you. We are simply determining your base VA rate and monthly budget. Let’s calculate your rate So – you’ve figured out how much to need to gross per month when factoring in taxes to meet your monthly budgeting needs. Or look at reducing your expenses.

Expenses 52

Expenses Social Media Budget Goals 52

Eco-Office Gals

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Certainly they produce educated citizens that then filter into the community and boost commerce, although there’s really no telling where grads will end up or what they’ll do after their time in college. However, it is less often that you hear about institutions of higher education supporting their states.

2013 100

2013 Negotiating Budget Expenses 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 11, 2011

You started your VA business from the ground up. Consult for others who would like to start a home-based business – whether they are VAs, or are in another industry, your experience in setting up and growing a business is invaluable. If they happened to you, they are likely happening to others. Specialized information.

Basecamp 100

Basecamp Social Media Negotiating Equipment 100

Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Terminology — Knowing the language of a particular business sector means an administrative assistant new to the company can keep up with and contribute to conversations in the workplace right from the start. Budget perceptiveness.

Skills 40

Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 40

Men With Pens

AUGUST 29, 2010

I know people who light up on fire at the first sign of haggling. Or, maybe the client doesn’t want to save a buck – maybe he just really, really wants to work with you and is just trying to find a way to hire you without blowing his budget. Make a counter-offer and negotiate. They feel personally offended. He has to ask….

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Budget AT&T 2006 40

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

I started out as a receptionist and ended up as an EA. Last September I successfully negotiated a change in title and salary, but am still the lowest-paid manager in our company, even though I have more management experience than several other managers. ” “When I was working as an EA the role seemed to evolve over time.

Finance 100

Finance Salary Filing Project Management 100

Success

JULY 25, 2022

That is, I had a resource and was able to use it to lift myself up as well as lift up another woman in my community. Growing up as a millennial, I and many others were taught that gender equality was settled with the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.

Credit Card 280

Credit Card Retirement Finance Negotiating 280

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

New technology shows up every day. Give yourself an annual budget for professional development and use it. As a leader, you’ll practice a variety of skills including communication, management, negotiation, collaboration and more. If you ever find yourself saying, “There’s nothing more to learn,” you’re kidding yourself.

Networking 100

Networking Skills Negotiating Budget 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Don’t give up. Negotiate if necessary. Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our programs because of budget cuts. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. Is this a lecture or will you be actively involved in the learning process? Be creative!

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Don’t give up. Negotiate if necessary. Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our programs because of budget cuts. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. Is this a lecture or will you be actively involved in the learning process? Be creative!

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Success

MAY 8, 2023

That means most women must plan to make their savings last up to a decade longer than their male partners. How can women catch up with retirement planning? Negotiate for a higher salary. It may be uncomfortable, but negotiating a pay raise can significantly add to your retirement savings. On average, women in the U.S.

Retirement 265

Retirement Salary Negotiating 2023 265

Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

This platform, that was designed to connect skilled service providers with those who required skilled services, ended up revealing to me what would be the most savage and ruthless landscape of tens of thousands of ‘Joe Blows’ wanting to make a quick buck, regardless of whether they were skilled in the task requirement, or not.

Resume 52

Resume Cover Letter AT&T Interviewing 52