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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. Set up a calendar for regular check-ins and deadlines.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business. An office manager needs to be friendly and approachable.

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

All Things Admin

Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Project management. Finance and accounting. Review calendars and compile date and time options. Travel planning. Human resources.

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The Importance of Assistants in Startups

C-Suite Assistants

Not only are you focusing on how to grow your business through hiring, training and fundraising, but you are also juggling the million administrative tasks that come up during the day. Startups are all about keeping up this momentum and energy, putting systems in place to manage rapid growth and a lot of hard work and innovation.

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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. I was hired 4 years ago as the PA to the Managing Director and that was it.

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Certification Programs for Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

An admin can spend years of doing professional development and training to become a badass at what they do. I’ve taken everything from project management courses to writing workshops. Testing and certification are offered during two windows per calendar year. That’s great too! I’ve been there.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

People say they love teaching yoga so they want to open their own yoga studio, but when you do that it really means you’ve become an entrepreneur/business owner and you now have to manage all the marketing, operations, finances, HR, and legal aspects of your business either alone or be in charge of those who do instead of teaching yoga.