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. I understand that perfectly as a business owner and CEO. Have the courage to go after what you want.
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 21, 2020
Executive assistants are running meetings, making hiring decisions, giving presentations, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and are considered co-leaders. Several former assistants at Ernst & Young say they had an inkling their roles might be in jeopardy when the firm required them to pass a series of tests on PowerPoint and Excel.
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Bonnie Low Kramen
OCTOBER 17, 2022
There is a training budget allotted for your role. Offer them an opportunity to work on a project that will highlight their PowerPoint design skills or event planning abilities. Thank you for going above and beyond. It matters. Your work is getting better and better. Is there anything you particularly are eager to focus on?
Tips From T. Marie
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
For start-up, micro and small businesses on a budget this allows them to pay a small monthly payment rather than shelling out $400 dollars for the box of CD’s. Each user is allowed to install the software on up to 5 devices. See the beauty? Yeah, I thought you would.
Admin Awards
APRIL 24, 2020
Knowing how to run virtual meetings, organize newsletters and create PowerPoint presentations puts you a cut above the rest. Budget perceptiveness. Knowing how to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is a given for any administrative assistant’s career.
Professional Assistant Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2008
Create a budget! Go out with friends, take a hot bath, listen to some music, join a club or take a class. Imagine that the end of the world is near. Picture what you would do in the last moments of your time. Try to do these things in your life starting today. Finances can weigh people down and create problems in relationships.
Bonnie Low Kramen
MAY 17, 2021
Johnny talked about an annual training budget of $1500/year as a norm and I shared that $5000/year was more often the average number I am hearing from assistants across America. Therefore, not just any PowerPoint or Excel class will truly serve the profession. Johnny thinks the $5K number is high.
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