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The tricky world of expenses

Practically Perfect PA

I must admit I’ve been struggling to start writing the blog this week, I knew I would be discussing the dreaded task of processing expenses and as I’m sure you can imagine the subject hasn’t really stirred my creative juices! Do you have an expense policy in place? Here are a few of my hints and tips. Organising the process.

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Which tasks should assistants manage?

Practically Perfect PA

There are so many ways we can help them with this from managing their calendar effectively, minimising interruptions and generally keeping them on track. The executive’s calendar should be completely controlled by their assistant and the executive shouldn’t edit the calendar at all (in an ideal world!)

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

All Things Admin

Procedures show you, step-by-step, how to perform a specific task – for example, completing an expense report or submitting a check request. Travel planning. Finance and accounting. Review calendars and compile date and time options. Review calendars and compile date and time options. Meeting and event planning.

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The Importance of Assistants in Startups

C-Suite Assistants

Some of the tasks that executive assistants can take on include: Become your right-hand gatekeeper by managing complex personal and professional calendars and scheduling internal and external meetings.

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What Can You Expect as a C-Level Assistant?

C-Suite Assistants

As you might imagine, working as a C-level Executive Assistant for a finance giant is very different from the same role in an advertising firm. Some industries and positions require a great deal of travel, as well, while others may be more situated within their own city. There are also differences across industries.

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So do assistants think the role has diversified?

Practically Perfect PA

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. I find that now I am involved in finance, creating presentations, gathering information, assisting with Human Resources. Indeed, this is not your mother’s admin role anymore.” ” “Wow has my role diversified!

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Work Frustrations and Meaningful Work

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Surely, as executive assistants we may feel this way when we have to do all the boring stuff - filing, expenses, travel, calendaring, and phones. I graciously accepted and found out it was her random act of kindness for the day and her inspiration was from a finance course she took.