Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel! I have been hosting the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence for 19 years. I have observed hundreds of assistants travel and heard numerous stories about their travel experiences both while in transit to Las Vegas and during their stay in Las Vegas.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

With Assist Travel coming up in September in London I wanted to share one of our most popular blogs with you – The Ultimate Travel Itinerary. I will be presenting on this very topic at the conference. A well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 27, 2014

Having been established in the incentive travel industry for over a decade now, I can state with confidence that we at First Event have seen it all; events to recognise success, reward achievement, inspire motivation, build relations and give back to communities. What works best; Cash incentives, vouchers, travel, awards or recognition?

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

With budgets tight, many companies are looking to trim back expenditure by reducing travel costs, slashing marketing budgets and even downsizing the number of staff. Company conferences and events have also seen financial cuts. Here are some of the many benefits of a multi-day conference.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 21, 2023

of survey respondents citing travel expenses and time as their major concerns. The preference for face-to-face meetings is also revealing of how employees desire more opportunities for personal interactions — even if those interactions are over digital conference tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. According to the survey, 70.1%

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

When you’re one half of a couple, frequent business travel can take its toll on your relationship. However, for some business travellers (and even their partners) there is a middle ground. Bleisure’ travel – as it has been dubbed by some in the travel industry – is the mixing of business trips with leisure experiences.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2014

Administrative Conference Scholarship Application Announcement. I am excited to share with you that we are now accepting applications for scholarships for the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence happening this Sept 30-Oct 3 at the Red Rock Resort & Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. One full tuition ($1495 value!)

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 4, 2017

In a time where the majority of emphasis is placed on finding the best price, the easy route is to choose the cheapest option when booking your executive travel, especially when it comes to airport transfers, be it a group or individual. However, there are several factors which could lead to a compromising situation. Driver Safety.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

These decisions are not purely financial, human interactions also have a role to play. The importance of human interactions Despite the efficiency and effectiveness of video conferring tools, it remains crucial for individuals to engage in face-to-face interactions.

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Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Are you someone who does a lot of traveling for business purposes? Luckily for you, we have a few suggestions (five to be exact) that can help you to greenify your business travel and, hopefully, help you to distress a bit in the process too: Travel less. Post from: Eco-Office Gals 5 Ways to Greenify Your Business Travel.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 25, 2015

This week I am concentrating on the tricky task of business travel planning. Business travel is tricky but it can be a lot easier if you get the initial stage right – the first step really does lay the foundations for a successful business trip. What are my travel options? Do they care about the cost of the flight?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 31, 2010

I thought since many of us are always searching for ways to make business travel a bit more rewarding, some road warriors could share their insight on how they do it. For some road warriors, the solution comes in combining business travel with family vacations or a chance to pursue private interests. Being realistic. Combining forces.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 29, 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010 Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes Have you ever been on a conference call and couldnt get a word in because there were so many people on the call and they were talking over each other? Does it seem like nothing is accomplished on conference calls? Lets grow together! Start on time and end on time.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Therefore, as we explore some cost-effective ways to greenify your business, just keep in mind that we’re providing suggestions on how to make your company more energy efficient, which is not only better for the environment, but your budget too: Travel differently. photo by: 401(K) 2012.

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Allwork

AUGUST 30, 2022

So, how do you increase profitability and productivity while reducing costs and retaining a happy and loyal workforce? When we entered the virtual conference room it gave us the chance to eliminate distractions and meet in one virtual room, without the hassle and expense of traveling to a central location. .

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 13, 2007

Making travel arrangements for your boss can sometimes be stressful. I remember making travel arrangements for a boss who was travelling to New York City for a meeting. Here are some questions you can ask: what kind of travel: Air, Train, Car? is the business travel being charged to the company or a client?

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Success

MARCH 13, 2023

But the IRS has many rules about when and how you qualify for a deduction.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 13, 2016

I can’t tell you the number of times people have told me they won’t attend a conference or training program if their employer will not pay for it. Yes, I wanted my employers to pay for my education or training or to send me to a conference. Additionally, many people will not even purchase a book or online program for themselves.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

We have always tried to make the events a little different to other conferences in the industry and we have always had good feedback from our efforts. The Virtual Summit is a full day conference for the early booking price of £50. A virtual summit is an online event with presentations and speakers, similar to a “physical” conference.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 25, 2013

At all costs, you’ll probably want to maintain a regular dialogue with them, but did you ever consider the price you’re paying for talking to them? You might not realise it, but it’s possible to save your business money while making communication easier with the help of web conference services offered by Powwownow.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This is the fastest and most cost effective way to get a free gift into your hands. BONUS GIFT 1 : Register for our 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence “The Resilient Assistant” at the Early Early Bird rate (savings of $200) and receive the 2014 On Demand version of our conference “Collaborate.

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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? There needs to be more innovation and creative thinking around housing developments to tackle the high cost and lack of development.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. Our conference and World Class Assistant™ our very different learning events. Conferences for Administrative Professionals. Last several days.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2016

I know that when I travel in the summer to places that are 85 degrees with 80% humidity, I feel like a mess! Is your company cost conscious therefore keeping the temp in the office higher than you would like it? 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence: Seats are going quickly for The Revolutionary Assistant.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

If you work at home, you should assign a portion of your utilities costs to your business – especially electricity and internet service. Travel and Transportation: Do you do a lot of consulting, or offsite meetings? Count it, or figure out how much per mile you are spending to travel. Gas isn’t cheap!

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 9, 2015

So I thought I would ask William the Curator of Tech Fest a conference and event technology showcase which takes place at ExCeL on the 19th June to explain how five very different types of event technology can help those assistants who are involved in events stay on top of their events. Live Streaming and Recording. Twitter Walls.

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Eco-Office Gals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

The high price and inconvenience of air travel have spurred companies to look for more cost-effective ways to get people together, and the virtual event is the perfect alternative. Virtual events just make sense as a means of offsetting carbon-intensive travel activities. Travel Is Just Part of It. million trees.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

For example, I noticed on your website that some board members are out of state, will I help coordinate their travel needs for board meetings? A possible response could be – I will utilize any downtime researching professional development opportunities such as free or low-cost webinars, training, conferences, etc.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Eco-Office Gals brings you six suggestions: Conference calls. Teleconferencing is cheap, easy to use, convenient and some conference call providers even offer free conference calls. As well as cost and environmental benefits, teleconferencing also means staff spend less time away from their desk. Work remotely.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Best Online Travel Websites. Best Admin Conferences. DeskDemon brings office professionals tangible benefits through savings in time, cost and stress from everyday tasks. It presents the latest news; hints and tips in various sectors including career, events and travel. Best Label/Label Makers. Avery (for labels).

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2014

So let’s encourage: Any exhibitors you have to travel light and to have simple exhibition stands. Your speakers and your attendees to travel by public transport. A smaller number of physical attendees will allow you to make saving on your fixed costs like size of venue as well as you variables like food. Source local produce.

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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. Once the initial cost of equipment has been paid teleconferencing is inexpensive. Pros: Multiple locations across all time zones. Easy to use.

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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. Once the initial cost of equipment has been paid teleconferencing is inexpensive. Pros: Multiple locations across all time zones. Easy to use.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

  I'll be going to a conference in October and will be making my flight plans early this week. If you schedule your appointment directly before or after my conference, I'll waive my travel fees.  What is the cost to you for you to do nothing? UNLEASH YOUR PROFIT MAKING POTENTIAL!

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Eco-Office Gals

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

It’s cost-effective. One thing about being virtual is that you can set up your company in a way where you can do everything by conference calls or video conferencing. That way, you can save money on travel expenses. One of the greatest resources that any of us have comes in the form of green paper known as money.

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Allwork

JANUARY 26, 2023

Digital nomadism is on the rise, and more countries are offering specific visas that make it easier to live, work and travel. Iceland, Barbados, Seychelles and Portugal are all coastal hotspots for nomads offering an eclectic range of lifestyles, cultures and outdoor activities for remote workers.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

For a dozen cookies, it will cost you about $30. Who doesn't need a nice journal to carry to a conference or into a meeting? If you've got someone in your office who is a real road warrior, you might consider giving travel-size items that can be easily toted through security. I mean, who doesn't like cookies?

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