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Sourcing the right suppliers for your business

Practically Perfect PA

Sourcing reliable, well-priced suppliers who offer excellent service is something that Assistants are frequently tasked with. Finding the right supplier for your business can be tricky; you have to look at costs, what they offer and that they meet your specific needs. It is a vital service we can provide our organisation.

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Seven tips: What to look for in an event supplier

Practically Perfect PA

We used a combination of iPads and Post-it notes to ask our workshop attendees questions about what makes an event supplier great, and what makes them not-so-great…. What does a good event supplier do? Excellent communication skills, keep in touch with their clients. Upfront about service costs, no hidden fees.

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Seven tips: What to look for in an event supplier

Practically Perfect PA

We used a combination of iPads and Post-it notes to ask our workshop attendees questions about what makes an event supplier great, and what makes them not-so-great…. What does a good event supplier do? Excellent communication skills, keep in touch with their clients. Upfront about service costs, no hidden fees.

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Supplier of the week is Tripmate

Practically Perfect PA

The Practically Perfect PA supplier of the week is Tripmate. What’s the catch and how much will it cost me? There is absolutely no catch whatsoever and as for the cost, we have made it as simple as possible. There are no other hidden costs or charges. What is Tripmate? Saves time and money. Policy compliant. Rich content.

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Dealing With Inflation as a Home Business, How to Weather Economic Downturns

Tips From T. Marie

Inflation is the increase in prices over time, which can lead to higher costs for just about everything, from supplies to your morning energy booster (aka coffee). Honestly at first you may not immediately recognize how these rising costs affect your bottom line. The trick is to do it in a way that maintains customer loyalty.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

Success

When you start talking to a potential outsourcing hire, make sure the person understands your business, your needs and possesses the necessary skills. based virtual assistant is $10 to $20; an overseas assistant will probably cost less. As a company, we lead with our hearts and are very transparent with our suppliers,” she says.

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Bosses Behaving Badly: How Toxic Leadership Kills Effective Talent Acquisition And Retention

Allwork

“The reasons for the persistence and spread of bad behavior are legion: a global economy, with its demands for rapid decisions and around-the-clock interactions, overburdens leaders, employees, suppliers, and customers. Bosses who bully are imposing costs on their workers and their organization as a whole that are huge — but often hidden. .

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