Practically Perfect PA

JULY 29, 2015

Booking business travel can be a lengthy process. Apps are taking advantage of this user fatigue by aiming to make booking travel a simple and quick process. But are apps the way forward in business travel today? Startup Native is a travel assistant app, evolved from a need to add a human touch to mobile bookings.

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Allwork

JULY 25, 2022

Still, some remote workers like to take advantage of the opportunity and become digital nomads, which is someone who works while traveling around the country or world. . Companies will often impose a location restriction for tax purposes, travel, and even for proximity to office purposes.

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Success

MARCH 10, 2022

Some offer reward programs like cash back, grocery points or travel discounts that can be very worthwhile. The credit card companies have enough money, so why give them more? It can be uncomfortable negotiating. Some things you can negotiate are credit card interest rates, mortgage rates, car loans and any type of insurance.

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Success

JANUARY 30, 2024

You’re in a meeting—perhaps learning about a new company initiative or listening to a boss who wasn’t happy with your team’s performance—and you have something to say, but then you just… don’t. I worked for an international company whose main headquarters was in another country. It’s happened to the best of us.

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Success

JUNE 6, 2023

When an employee announces their resignation, or mentions they are considering quitting , employers and business leaders might feel an onslaught of emotions, from disappointment to anger to, potentially, some self-doubt about the future direction of the company. Instead, the company counter-offered in an effort to retain the teacher.

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Success

AUGUST 6, 2021

Each brand or company creates a familiar product while finding powerful ways to stand out. Ignore those safe, well-traveled paths that people love to suggest but aren’t quite you. Harris learned this lesson after building his first company by himself. If 10 entrepreneurs develop a smartwatch, each one will differ.

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Success

MARCH 15, 2023

Nicole Aunapu Mann and Katya Echazarreta both made history in 2022 as the first Native American woman and the first Mexican-born American woman, respectively, to travel to space. Women in business In 2020, Jane Fraser was appointed as CEO of Citigroup, marking the first time a major Wall Street Bank was led by a woman. As of 2022, the U.S.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. Expert Travel Agents.

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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.”

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

DECEMBER 22, 2023

No-Fly Zones are the non-negotiable time constraints that employees now have as part of their lives – deal-breakers of a sort. Suddenly no longer forced to travel into an office, many staff had the chance to have dinner with their families for the first time in a long time. There is a growing conflict brewing in many companies.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Complex travel arrangements, calendar management, and keeping up with technical innovations are only part of what an excellent executive assistant needs to do for you. Time-Consuming Recruitment Until you have done it, it’s hard to imagine the amount of time hiring executive assistants can take.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

However, planning meetings also requires one to know and understand the hospitality industry and how it works, how to determine which venue and what destinations will work best for the types of meetings you’re asked to plan, the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiations, budget prep and oh so much more. Procurement and Legal.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

Alongside sourcing a venue, we have to think about the catering, any overnight guests, travel logistics, dietary requirements, speakers, training materials, seating plans, AV equipment… the list is endless. Not a confident negotiator? Let them do it for you. Probably not. This again is something we can outsource.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

The negotiator is someone who usually tries to make up the rules as she/he goes along. For example, if a negotiator sees a co-worker drinking at lunch, they might wait to see if the behavior affects her/his job in any way, to see if it happens again or if anyone else notices. Last is the wiggler. Give me an hour.”.

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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.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. There are many ways to achieve this, including reading management literature, attending seminars, company events or conferences, keeping up-to-date with technology and taking courses.

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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. Will the request tie in with one of your appraisal goals?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Don’t get me wrong they still travel for Board meetings and client engagement but they don’t get on a flight simply because there are no alternatives to getting everyone together. Additional microphones may be needed at an extra cost to the company. It is also not ideal for sales pitches or negotiations.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Don’t get me wrong they still travel for Board meetings and client engagement but they don’t get on a flight simply because there are no alternatives to getting everyone together. Additional microphones may be needed at an extra cost to the company. It is also not ideal for sales pitches or negotiations.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

A few years ago I was working for a company that employed a large number of consultants, all of whom stayed in London during the week while the business footed the bill. It is easy to negotiate on the price per night with a serviced apartment as they do tend to discount on block bookings. Filed under: Accomodation.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 26, 2013

Here are the links to my previous blogs: How to negotiate when planning an event. Joining instructions for company events. Sometimes it is worth looking outside of London (or any major city) for venues, even if some people have to travel it could save lots on the overall budget. Site visit and other venue considerations.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

I think that job really taught me how much I was able to do – as one person called it, “knack by necessity” ” “I’ve been working as an assistant for 11 years in four different companies and I don’t see my role has changed or diversified. And In turn your 1-1 time and relationships with your execs suffer.”

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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.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I was keenly aware that both my appearance and my work would be scrutinized in greater depth than my White colleagues; and I was also always hyper aware that I had to produce at levels superior than those around me in order to be recognized by leadership in any meaningful way (and to be seen as a successful hire in the eyes of the company).

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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.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 6, 2013

And it’s not just the company that benefits, but the whole community – working with an offshore manufacturing partner can actually create more jobs at home. It’s important that the workforce you choose meet the needs of your company. It also helps protect your company’s image, intellectual property and interests.

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Success

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

To get the business off the ground, he decided to attend a major sporting goods convention and negotiate for products he’d sell at the stores. “I He has carved out a niche, becoming the go-to player for companies hoping to expand into the urban marketplace. I didn’t ask a single customer what they’d be interested in,” Johnson says. “I

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Small Business Labs

MAY 6, 2010

  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.    But we make money.    This is a substantial premium (50X) over Newsweek's estimated value. 

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Whether you are a department assistant or work for a smaller company, you will be able to find a job more easily. Once you are a high-level assistant there are really only 3-5 people you can work for at any given company because you are overqualified for anything else. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 10, 2012

Q: Is it true that the executive assistant role in Hollywood is often the entry-level position that can lead to mid-level of senior positions at a company? Any smart assistant will know within a few years how much potential they have to climb the ladder at a company. They also travel a lot all over the world.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

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. EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

An immigrant to the US, she has 11+ years of experience as an EA with international companies and counting – now on the US side! An immigrant to the US, she has 11+ years of experience as an EA with international companies and counting – now on the US side!

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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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I also cover a lot of ground because I admit, I don't know all the specifics of the situation, you, your boss, dept, or company either. 2) The previous assistant is assigned to work for a different boss at the old company, perhaps even whoever will replace their previous boss. This is why I urge you to tread carefully with others.

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