Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

The main thing about getting buy in for anything is to speak the language of your boss and company and highlight the ROI (Return on Investment). Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time. Internal & External Training. Magazine Subscriptions.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards International Training Networking 100

Workplace Insight

APRIL 10, 2024

There is of course the irony of a global property conference discussing net zero whilst jetting in delegates from all corners of globe, but how do you get to inclusivity and diversity without the travel? all of which is more symbolic than impactful. Without a green future there is no future.”

2024 52

2024 Negotiating Travel Lifestyle 52

BMT Office Administration

MAY 9, 2024

bumps the tax credit up to 100%, which applies to businesses with 50 or fewer employees (other credits apply to companies with 51 to 100 employees). There were also lots of scam promotions promising companies ridiculous credits and returns. Don’t tinker/modify any company-provided equipment.

Payroll 52

Payroll 2024 Filing 2023 52

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Companies are realizing that this is a career. Succession Planning for Senior-level Executive Assistants – These need to be in place; companies are beginning to see the value of these as they anticipate the departure of their most experienced assistants within the next few years. o Negotiation. Propose ideas.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Negotiating Travel Training 100

Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Here are three core pointers of a good job description: Explains the reality of the role Showcases the organisation's culture, and A bit of marketing for the company In short, a job description is used for a variety of reasons— starting from the most obvious, which is recruiting, determining salary ranges, creating job goals, job titles and more.

Social Media 52

Social Media Skills Salary International 52

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Go on behalf of your company and get to know others in the community.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Go on behalf of your company and get to know others in the community.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Training 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Pay attention or it could cost your company money. It was going to cost our company $5,000 plus in cancellation fees. I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. It is always worth asking.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Small Business CEO

MAY 6, 2013

As the nation’s economic recovery slowly gains momentum, small business owners are finding that working with international partners can help their enterprises stay strong during tough times. It’s important that the workforce you choose meet the needs of your company. Find a workforce that’s right for you.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Suppliers Networking International 40

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 29, 2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 A Day in the Life of an Admin Administrative Assistants can be considered the backbone of any company. These responsibilities require an individual who is proficient in computer software programs, communication skills, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills- to name a few. computer software).

Filing 100

Filing IAAP Fax Calendars 100

Small Business Labs

MAY 6, 2010

.  They're an award winning magazine with a rich history and an international reputation for outstanding reporting.    So, Washington Post, we're opening the bidding at $50 (we want to leave some negotiating room).    We're - well let's just say we're not that. 

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader! I genuinely love the company I work for and have a great relationship with my executive. That is the only thing that is different between a regular admin/EA and one that works for a Fortune 500 company. They write. “Hi Paying dues is worth it for a reason.

Agencies 40

Agencies Temping Skills Management 40

Brilliantly Better

APRIL 16, 2010

I would like to say that it was a sudden enlightenment, an internal breakthrough which led me to an epiphany, but it wasn’t. Facts Analysis When you analyze facts, you leave away the internal “fog”. Maybe you think you’re a brilliant negotiator, but that may be just an inconsistent cloud in your ego. I know that first hand.

2010 40

2010 Health AT&T Skills 40

Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 24, 2010

This quality allows us to identify changes in our universe and match them to our internal history. So, based on what the stimuli offers, we browse our internal library and pick whatever we think it might be appropriate. In my experience, a typical copy paste situation unfolds in 3 steps. Which is to withdraw. Well, I dont.

2010 40

2010 AT&T International Learning 40