Success

MARCH 22, 2023

But maybe events like these, the ones that require you to make small talk, bring you more anxiety than excitement. Challenge yourself to learn two new things. I despise small talk, but I love to connect with new people and learn about them because there is always something interesting to glean. Learn their story.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 16, 2012

Today I'm going to share my secret tips for how you can triple your results from attending live conferences and events. Start Connecting BEFORE the Event. Many live events now have Twitter hashtags or Facebook groups or pages for people going to the event.  Make Sure You Pack Business Cards.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Networking events can be intimidating, exhausting, and somewhat frustrating – just by pure nature. However, all of these feelings are exasperated if you don’t seem to get what you need out of the event. If you’re going into a networking event giving off the “I have something to sell you” vibe, you’re going to crash and burn.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Make sure that you take professional business cards with you to the networking event. Cheap and nasty cards reflect badly on your business. Remember that direct selling is not the purpose of a networking event. You are there to learn and make great connections.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

This smart app even “learns” your schedule and adapts to your busy and available times. It not only lets you check the time in any part of the world, it also shows you color-coded business hours in your specified time zone, making it easier to schedule meeting times. Timeful will suggest the optimal time to complete them.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2019

We learn how the assistant manages day-to-day processes and make recommendations for greater efficiency when necessary. We spend private time with the assistant to learn what works well for him or her and what creates barriers to their productivity. We observe how the executive and assistant interact and how they manage their day.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Event Planning. For instance, if you’re working on your event planning page, you might include: Checklists, templates, and forms you’ve created to make event planning easier. Your event planning procedures. A list of events you’ve planned. Photos from prior events. Here are some options to consider: Blog.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 8, 2023

Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after having an experience with you becomes your trademark. – To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Choose events carefully . You’ll have little trouble finding events to attend – Google a location, industry and date and you’ll soon have a variety of options. The challenge is choosing the right ones to attend; networking at the wrong events will waste your time and dent your confidence. Take business cards.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

We learn how the assistant manages day-to-day processes and make recommendations for greater efficiency when necessary. We spend private time with the assistant to learn what works well for him or her and what creates barriers to their productivity. We observe how the executive and assistant interact and how they manage their day.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

I won’t lie – I was feeling slightly daunted when faced with the prospect of attending the Gala Dinner Networking Event at Executive Secretary LIVE on my own. By attending networking events it will enable you to become a super connector and should the need arise it will provide you with potential career opportunities and enhanced mobility.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 26, 2014

Call those folks you met at your last networking event. Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Go through those business magazines.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2014

They''re the perfect opportunity for you to hone your professional persona and to learn to handle meeting new people with ease. But before you put on the business suit, here are a few things to remember before attending a job fair: · Do your homework. Once you decide on the job fair, research the employers who will be attending.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

The doubts linger as you attend another networking event. You have little to show for your efforts, other than jaw pain from smiling too much and a few paper cuts from passing out so many business cards. Define beforehand what a successful event is going to be for you,” she says. “It You’re exhausted.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Will you share your learning with other Assistants thus increasing the ROI? If your executive is adamant that they can’t contribute 100% of the funding or timing, then outline that you are willing to pay for X if they pay for Y. Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards.

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Denise Aday

APRIL 10, 2013

Trade show season is in full-swing this time of year Trade shows can be a cost effective way to showcase your business, learn new industry information and network with potential customers. If you’ve done a good job of working a show, you’ll come home with handfuls of business cards.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Here is what I learned. Users download a QR reader to their smart phone and use that application to scan or "read" these QR codes on business cards, printed materials, and a variety of other formats. Businesses use these codes to get extra information to you, send you to their website or special event page and more.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

LinkedIn Card Munch. I network a lot and I always come back to the office with a ton of business cards. Card Munch allows the user to convert business cards into contacts on LinkedIn. Also has a section for recently added cards for quick access (for those who might do a lot of networking – guilty).

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 17, 2012

Call those folks you met at your last networking event. Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Go through those business magazines.

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Worxbee

MAY 17, 2021

When you have a pile of business cards from a conference or event, what happens to them? In the past EAs have often been given a stack of cards to manually enter into a CRM, but technology is now here to help. We hope you learned good ideas and can find something to streamline your own work.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 16, 2011

Call those folks you met at your last networking event. Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Go through those business magazines.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 29, 2013

2. Attend Networking Events. If you’re looking to expand your network, there are tons of events (organized by various groups) specifically for this purpose. Most are very reasonably priced (under $30) and they’re often centered around a fun event like happy hour at a local pub. Don’t blanket the room with your business card.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 3, 2011

." How well you balance everything that needs to get done determines how fast your business can grow. Do you ever consider what event coordinators are juggling?    What can you put in place in your business to make sure that the event coordinator has a fantastic time working with you? Before the Event.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Bring business cards to an event or IAAP meeting, and set a goal to get or give a certain number before or after the meeting. How often have you heard that stated?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Bring business cards to an event or IAAP meeting, and set a goal to get or give a certain number before or after the meeting. How often have you heard that stated?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Did you use the event as a chance to network with everyone, or stand alone and drink free coffee? Instead of using it as a chance to make themselves stand out from the pack, these job seekers often blend in with hundreds of others attending the event because they haven’t prepared. Do your homework. How many employees do they have?

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

However, if you always try to get out of networking events or fail to engage in discussions and socialising you’re likely to miss out on some great business opportunities. It’s important to understand that networking opportunities aren’t limited to conferences and corporate events. Don’t keep your cards close to your chest.

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Office Organization Success

DECEMBER 3, 2008

A VA can help you here by designing custom cards, calendars, flyers, postcards, brochures, or any other promotional item. #2 Or is it on bits of paper and business cards that you’ve collected over several months, or even years? 4 Planning your Event. 2 Organizing and maintaining your mailing list.

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Success

MAY 28, 2022

We’re either time poor and don’t know where to find quality connections , or we leave a networking event with a stack of business cards but no solid relationships. You can speed things up by attending the right kind of events. Just attending an event will not create a network. Do the work.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

To see testimonials from this event: click here ). The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) She further discussed the illiterates of the future, who are those who have an inability to learn and unlearn. View Event Photos.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

To see testimonials from this event: click here ). The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) She further discussed the illiterates of the future, who are those who have an inability to learn and unlearn. View Event Photos.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Part of what makes it such a great personal development program is that speakers are always bringing in excellent ideas for others to learn from. The topic came up during a networking event, which led to an invitation to attend a meeting and now I’ve been involved in this organization for more than a year.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Part of what makes it such a great personal development program is that speakers are always bringing in excellent ideas for others to learn from. The topic came up during a networking event, which led to an invitation to attend a meeting and now I’ve been involved in this organization for more than a year.

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 6, 2009

If you’re a VA in the area interested in participating in this FREE event, drop me a line at ktcosmos at LooseEnds dot net and I’ll send you the particulars. You can also stop by the AZVAs FaceBook event page or, feel free to start a conversation here in the comment area here on Loosely Speaking. Tweet it using #AZVAs.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about. In one of my previous jobs, when I was working for an Investment Advisor, he gave me the installation CD-ROM and asked me to read up on how to use it.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Take classes, read a book, read current events about new trends that are happening in your field. Learn from them and build on your weaknesses to make them into strengths. If someone is being negative with you, ask them why they are raising their voice or why they are being pessimistic. Remember, we are all human and we make mistakes.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 27, 2011

Now, take a look at your business card, brochures or other social media profiles.    The other day I was in a meeting and saw a card that had the back covered with 2 different QR codes and the front had a few different urls. .    Any big lessons learned?   I bet the number is more than five. 

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