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Procuring a great supplier

Practically Perfect PA

You might not think so but assistants deal with suppliers on a a regular basis. From hotels to stationery manufacturers, car hire companies and venues for events we are constantly procuring suppliers. It is essential that we know how to procure great suppliers and build effective relationship which benefit our organisation.

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Tackling Business Strategy: 6 Tenets of Building a Scalable Brand

Success

Work with a professional graphic designer at the planning stage of your business and consider all the possibilities for future growth. That logo may look fine close-up on a business card. For instance, a pet food supplier would be a candidate for Emma to avoid as she may one day expand into pet foods.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards. Business Cards: I was the first PA within my last company of 30+ Assistants to request Business Cards. Internal & External Training. Magazine Subscriptions. Support for an Internal PA Network.