Catch Friday

JUNE 23, 2011

I met Ian Hendry the brains and owner behind the networking platform WE CAN DO BIZ at a Business Scene Event in Datchet near Heathrow Airport. I do business with people who will collaborate with me, that is I either add to their services or take a percentage from them for referring them to a good business deal.

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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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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Here are seven ways in which you can market your upcoming virtual event: 1. Get out all those business cards that are collecting dust in your desk drawer, or reach out to past colleagues or clients, and personally invite them to register for your teleclass. Promote on social media. Personally reach out.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

As you can imagine I am pretty much surrounded by events 24/7 so it made a lovely change last month when I attended the show simply as a delegate! There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events!

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 14, 2010

That used to mean attending local networking events week after week, robotically spouting your elevator speech and handing out business cards that likely never got out of the pocket they were tucked into. Social media has changed all of that. You see, the key word in social media is social.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 7, 2013

A blog allows you to become an authority in your field, build up a loyal audience and give you some meaty content to promote via social media – fantastic for your customers. You will have to include social media icon ‘buttons’ though (a minimal development cost) so your customers can go straight from your website to your blog.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

From hotels to stationery manufacturers, car hire companies and venues for events we are constantly procuring suppliers. Recently I went straight to the manufacturer to buy over 100 notebooks for an event and they gave me a great price. Social media is also a great way to get recommendations, particularly Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

I love this tool on my desktop or on my phone because it helps me update every social media platform from one place, at one time. 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.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

I asked: How do you make sure that you stay in contact and grow a relationship after meeting someone for the first time at a networking meeting, trade show or other event?  Contact Keeper makes great products to save business cards and keep notes and other important info on new contacts. Keep It Going!

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 2, 2016

I recently organised an event for just over 150 assistants in Leeds and Edinburgh, where we showcased loads of office technology that would help Assistants and their Executives be more productive. During the course of the events you would not believe (or maybe you would!) A simple place to start is during your one to one meetings.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Most online businesses naturally focus on online marketing and social media to drive their business. They are still some of the most effective ways to growing your business, and should not be overlooked. Are you launching a new service or product, or presenting at a local event? by Donna Toothaker.

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 5, 2011

It saves embarrassment after running out of business cards and avoids the loss of data due to losing a small piece of paper. Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suite: The iPhone application, Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suite, is an online service that allows a busy entrepreneur to access their Microsoft Office Productivity Suite.

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Productivityist

MAY 12, 2013

The biggest part of this past week on my calendar was Social Media Camp. I had a great time at the event because I set myself in such a way to focus on it – and my part in it as a speaker – without having distractions in the way. The closing keynote of the event struck me more than any other.

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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 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!) Attendees listen with intent to Will Pacciones session on Social Media. Will Paccione speaks with authority on Social Media.

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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!) Attendees listen with intent to Will Pacciones session on Social Media. Will Paccione speaks with authority on Social Media.

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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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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Start to build a buzz about your business and what it can do. Host a big launch event and get the all movers and shakers to attend.

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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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Small Business CEO

JUNE 7, 2011

Social networking is all about sharing ideas, events, activities and interests with like-minded individuals or groups. Handing out business cards is not the end-all and be-all of social networking. It’s about asking and receiving help from people who have had more experience than you and paying it forward.

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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.   Smart businesses are going to where their customers and prospects spend time. 

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The International Customer Association began Customer Service Week in 1988, and in 1992 Congress proclaimed Customer Service Week a nationally recognized event. ’ Branding used to be just associated with a company logo or a business card, but that was 20 years ago. Branding is how businesses live and breathe.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Otherwise, in all other non-timely instances, if you are going to acknowledge their work and give them kudos, keep it to one or two sentences and keep it business professional. They came to work, not to socialize or make friends. Chances are, their meeting, event, or business matter isn’t your project or domain.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 25, 2010

Doesn’t have an office and most of the time doesn’t have business cards either (the new dial tone being twitter , of course). But there is an important 25% which is made by consulting time, programming or interaction (email or social media). Or that clipboard you received at that very special business event?

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On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2010

Heres the story I did on resolutions for your career for my Gannett column: The problem with making resolutions regarding your career is that you become so busy with your job, or so stressed by everyday work events that you quickly lose sight of the things you want to improve.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Consider refreshments for your guests, especially if your event might last more than two hours. Don’t forget about Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin – use these social media sites. Give potential attendees plenty of time to make plans, but not so much time that they forget about the event. 3-5 weeks is probably best.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

I have a Web site, a blog, a few social media profiles and clearly recognize the value of all these tools. For most of us, a Web site is as essential as a business card or that first cup of Java in the morning. A website can increase your online revenue or win you more business. “Having a Web site?

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Utilise Social Media Over 80% of companies are using social media to hire new candidates. Businesses use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media sites as recruitment advertising platforms in order to hire. As the world becomes more and more digital, these personalised touches may go far.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

For example, if you have a video, you can use the whole video or clips, you now also have access to just audio, you can transcribe what you have and that can be used for articles, blog posts, social media content and posts, and as a manual to go along with your course. Grow Your Business & Save Time - Recycle Your Content.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

As of now, my website is more like a business card – something I can point prospective clients towards after I’ve already made initial contact. Another freebie, is to use your social media to spread the love about Men with Pens to your friends and colleagues. Stephen Da Cambra´s last blog. I think not.

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