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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. It is brilliant!

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A day in the life: Saba Ali, Royal Academy of Dance

Practically Perfect PA

I provide extensive diary management including global travel arrangements, compile reports, agendas and for Committee and Board meetings. I also act as the central point of contact for both Directors which might include meeting clients/suppliers, telephone liaison and managing emails whilst they are away. What do you have for lunch?

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). Networking – Establishing / Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships in person & online.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve been networking your little tail off. Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? In it, you can highlight key accomplishments, high-profile clients or projects, significant results, pretty much anything you like that would help you stand out to the hiring committee. Help them attract and retain top talent?

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! RBI draws flank from panel : The carte blanche given to private and foreign banks by the Reserve Bank of India to charge interest rates on credit cards at their whims and fancy has come in for severe criticism by the parliamentary standing committee on finance. How to be successful and eco-friendly.

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