Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. Around the corner from our office in Frankfurt we have a wonderful burger restaurant. Sometimes I enjoy an evening at the Zarges restaurant in Frankfurt – another place I can highly recommend. What do you do for lunch?

Restaurants 180

Restaurants Travel Suppliers Interviewing 180

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Insiders.com – a website where PAs from anywhere can search the database to find a supplier suggested by another PA, with their reason for recommending and relevant contact info etc. As all communication takes place via the website you can rest assured that only your name, company and city will be displayed on the member database.

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Restaurants Networking Collaborate 100

Small Business CEO

MARCH 12, 2019

Whether you’re hiring staff, changing suppliers or kitting out your kitchen, the on-going success of your business hinges on good marketing. No matter what type of business you run, from a catering company or food truck to restaurant or bar, you need to promote yourself.

Suppliers 45

Suppliers Agencies Restaurants Expenses 45

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

There are plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, hotels and pubs all within the campus so guests are very well looked after. I thought this would be really helpful for me, as an Executive Assistant, because I have so much to manage when it comes to organising my company’s events – and obviously all my other work!

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Restaurants Equipment AT&T 100

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

No two companies are the same. That will differ quite dramatically from what you need for a training session, interacting with a client or supplier, or for a videoconference with a colleague based on the other side of the globe. But the principles are universal. Here are seven ways in which you can address the engagement gap.

Collaborate 98

Collaborate Environment Stress Promotion 98

Eco-Office Gals

AUGUST 23, 2011

Ask your waste disposal suppliers about recycling options as you may be able to recycle anything from paper and exhibition display materials such as banner stands to broken computer equipment and hazardous waste. Either provide mugs and cups or encourage staff to bring their own, reducing the need for wasteful paper and plastic coffee cups.

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Environment Expenses Restaurants 100

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). Business Cards: I was the first PA within my last company of 30+ Assistants to request Business Cards. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations. Support for an Internal PA Network.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards International Training Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. Firstly, I would suggest that you contact the Communications Department of your company and investigate what your Social Media Policy is in relation to employee engagement. It could be listed on your company intranet.

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Suppliers 2015 100

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. I spent a long time managing the relationship with the serviced apartment supplier and also dealt with all of the positive and negative feedback from the consultants.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Expenses Restaurants 100

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career. We need to know about the latest advances in technology, we need to know where the best restaurants are and we need to constantly refresh our soft skills. So we need to attend events on a regular basis.

Networking 100

Networking Suppliers Training Social Media 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Allot an amount for each one, then start making calls to different companies to get estimates. If you're throwing your office party at a restaurant, bar, or other facility that provides alcohol, you can normally work out a set open-bar price. If the band doesn't show up, the party will be boring.

Holidays 100

Holidays Budget Administrative Professionals Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

The venue has been confirmed and we have some brilliant suppliers attending the exhibition. . Here are just a few programme highlights for 2016… How to get the most out of your travel management company. Almost two thirds of our attendees currently use or plan to use a Travel Management Company. Restaurant.

Travel 100

Travel PowerPoint Suppliers 2016 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

Often there are required suppliers and service providers such as audio/visual vendors, or caterers who you must use when working with a specific venue. Make sure if you are planning a dinner in a restaurant, you may need to wait until they are through with their lunch service. Are there in house vendors we are required to use?

Agencies 100

Agencies Budget Suppliers Negotiating 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. Previous to this I worked in such roles as Secretary to a group of Consultants, Marketing Assistant for an Architect firm, Facilities Coordinator for a construction company and Purchase Ledger for NHS Legal department just to name a few.

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Confidence 2015 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? I currently work on a fault helpdesk for a telecomms company and ABSOLUTELY hate it with a passion. So now I had my supplier with whom by this stage I had built up a good base for a trustworthy supplier by way of emails.

2007 100

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 20, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? You may simply want a sense of your competitors profile or perhaps it will be used to benchmark your company performance. A lot of large companies have mature CI systems, but small and medium business seem to think it’s too large for them (or worse, not important).

2007 100

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Small Business CEO

MAY 23, 2011

Actually, in my experience, I have seen more employee fraud occurring in small to medium-sized businesses because there is a greater level of trust, a less formal process at times, greater familiarity with each person in the company, and a greater breadth of duties for each employee. Types of Employee Fraud.

Expenses 40

Expenses Purchasing Credit Card Suppliers 40

The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? A company which takes your dead electronic equipment and smashes it until it becomes modern art! A YouTube channel reviewing local restaurants. Keep other people’s elderly relatives company for a small fee. A premium hotline providing legal advice.

2009 100

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Brian Scudamore dropped out of high school in 1989 with $700 (£400) and a beat-up old pick-up truck to start his company 1-800-GOT-JUNK? I enjoy your blogs and the very real stories of real companies providing high quality services as the basis of their growth and success.

Collaborate 100

Collaborate 2007 2010 2008 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? The Latest Entrepreneurial Fantasy Is Selling Cupcakes : Move over restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts. Plenty of Indianapolis-area companies are for sale. www.bitsofbusinessblog.com Henrik Poulsen Hi Stefan Great article on cash flow, a very important part of any.

2009 100

2009 UPS 2008 2007 100

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Raphael Dobbin is not going to help me loose any weight soon with his idea of a West African restaurant, but he was going to offer me free fruit as a dessert option for healthier living. Please enter your real name, not your company, product or services name.

2008 100

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On The Job

JUNE 4, 2009

Eventually, her father found that quality baskets created by craftsmen had immense appeal among Midwesterners and the company grew to become the largest collection of artisans in the nation. Motivating workers has always been a challenge for achieving companies, organizations and teams as inspired workers must feel a sense of ownership.

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Interviewing 2009 Finance Suppliers 100