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Do you have a business card?

Practically Perfect PA

Well most of the time my organisation didn’t feel it was necessary to pay the small printing cost. I felt better equipped with them in my pocket, especially at networking events where I would meet other assistants, new suppliers and potential clients for the business. Why didn’t I have business cards?

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Is Good CSR Important for Small Companies?

The Small Business Blog

Facebook and Twitter are not only good marketing tools; they can offer companies the opportunity to interact directly with customers, and instantly address any bad PR in an appropriate manner. And speaking of ecology, small businesses can decrease their costs by cutting unnecessary measures such as packaging, travel and energy.

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Top tip guide to managing global ground transport

Practically Perfect PA

Organising the most appropriate ground transportation supplier for your company can be straightforward, but to get the best value and the best travel experience from your service provider, you need to find out a bit more information. Choose the best supplier for your needs. Get value for money. Check your provider has global coverage.

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Technology to make events simpler

Practically Perfect PA

International executive travel to attend meetings is on the decline and in its place are smart time saving, cost effective streaming of our events. Twitter Walls. If you want to merge the offline and the online world at an event then a Twitter Wall is a great way to do it. Check out: The Live Group.

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

Practically Perfect PA

A commercial organisation can be found guilty of this offence if the bribery is carried out by an employee or a third person, this could include a contractor, a supplier, an agent or a subsidiary. Due diligence procedures should be in place for all new third-party suppliers. Follow me on twitter @PracticalPA.

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Assistants! Get the most out of attending an event

Practically Perfect PA

I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career. Attending training courses that cost money can be a difficult sell to some organisations that do not think their support staff require additional training. So we need to attend events on a regular basis.

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How To Build Your Brand Through Your Blog

Productivity Bits

What can be said in blogs can also be said on social networks like Facebook and Twitter as well. Cost effective ways of brand building. Blogs are real money savers since they hardly cost anything, especially when compared to other brand promotion tools. Creating communities for building brands. Photo Courtesy Of cokescroaks.

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