Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

Arranging travel (including training expenses), visas and accommodation and occasionally, travelling with the CEO to provide general assistance. Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Contact local development agencies – some may offer training programs Hire local teachers or consultants to run short training schedules.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 4, 2014

On the 17th and 18th September 2014 in Old Billingsgate, London , Square Meal Venues and Events Live will once again host over 250 venues and suppliers. Over the course of the two day show there are plenty of activities for attendees.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 29, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Many equipment manufacturers offer free training to companies that purchase their products. Don’t overlook the usefulness of this.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Awareness training for managers. Greater training for PAs. Seek out further training opportunities. E.g. Some Business Studies courses.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 17, 2022

Training – Yellow. Vendors/Suppliers – Orange. This three-part course will make you a OneNote pro in no time! Color coding can be applied to notebooks, sections (or tabs of information), pages, and tags. Here is the color code I use in my office: Speaking Engagements – Red. Business Development – Navy Blue.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particularly when it comes to business travel. Assistants have to navigate their corporate travel policy while ensuring their Executives have a smooth business trip while relying on suppliers to make that happen. Our suppliers know these are the predicaments faced by assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2013

Here are a few other excuses I’ve come across over the years that companies use not to train their support staff: You do not have a qualification to maintain so we won’t support your training. Think about how you can achieve these objectives on your own, through the company or with an external supplier.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. Your evening will continue with a fabulous four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines while you watch our tutors create the dishes for you to enjoy.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were par for the course for the PA. If you request to attend a Training Day and they say that time away from the office is the main issue, then you need to make the conference seem as undisruptive as possible. Internal & External Training. Salary Increase.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

Since I commute to work, on my way to Frankfurt I read lots of books on the train or I like to surf the internet for things that put me in a positive mood. Of course, I ensure that he has the correct information and all the relevant documents for his meetings. However, these times always depend on my boss’ schedule.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Of course, it’s important to invest in PRINCE2 training and certification, as this gives individuals and teams the understanding of the methodology. Finally, to complete your professional development for PRINCE2 training, be honest about the professional skills that will benefit you as an individual.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

There were a number of Executives in attendance supporting their assistants including a senior Managing Director who spoke about his commitment to training and improving skills for assistants within BlackRock. Networking at external events will put you into contact with new suppliers, like-minded assistants and even potential customers.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

There are hundreds and hundreds of exhibitions and the same number of training sessions taking place over the three days. I also attend a lot of events for my work itself particularly when I am asked to source venues and meet new suppliers. Last week I attended EIBTM in Barcelona. This means that I am not always in the office.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

There are hundreds and hundreds of exhibitions and the same number of training sessions taking place over the three days. I also attend a lot of events for my work itself particularly when I am asked to source venues and meet new suppliers. Last week I attended EIBTM in Barcelona. This means that I am not always in the office.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

There are hundreds and hundreds of exhibitions and the same number of training sessions taking place over the three days. I also attend a lot of events for my work itself particularly when I am asked to source venues and meet new suppliers. Last week I attended EIBTM in Barcelona. This means that I am not always in the office.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2012

During this year’s event the powers that be put on a PA day which along with the exhibition including specific training sessions for PAs. Although I have already attended a training course on Financial Crime through work I thought I’d refresh my memory and go along to a session on the Bribery Act and how it specifically affects Assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. Time based: When is the deadline?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. Time based: When is the deadline?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. Time based: When is the deadline?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. For assistants who need to update their little black book of contacts we will have a brilliant ‘speed networking’ session where all of the delegates will be swapping details on those great suppliers.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

If you’ve ever called a customer support line, you’ve likely heard the classic automated phrase, “This call may be recorded for quality assurance or training purposes.”. Companies would record customer support calls to ensure customer satisfaction and use them for future employee training. Why is that?

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Conferences, training and networking events can be equally as daunting especially when you are attending on your own and have to join in group activities and network with strangers.As I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! In many conversations that I have with assistants one of the topics that always comes up is the lack of training opportunities that we receive.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 31, 2013

At the core it offers the user an always on, easy way of keeping in touch with colleagues, clients, suppliers and anyone else they may need to deal with on a daily basis. Trains, hotels and other public places often promise Wifi connectivity these days but in reality you may not get what you expect. Personal Wifi Hotspot.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were power for the course for the PA. The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). Supervise and train other clerical staff.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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. All these factors need to be considered so that the physical workspace represents and encourages the desired behaviours.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

The venue has been confirmed and we have some brilliant suppliers attending the exhibition. . During the course of Assist Travel, we will share the knowledge you need to greatly improve your business travel processes and procedures and save your organisation lots of money!

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Employee engagement is a force behind success Cheryl September 08, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Employees , Hiring & Training 2 Comments Employee engagement is the motivation, commitment, and loyalty of people working in order to further an organization’s interest.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Companies need to fix the problem, fire suppliers, establish new procedures, hire new personnel, and communicate to the world that this will never happen again. Of course these are extreme examples, but it does show that brand expectation connects with emotions, and emotions are not always rational. So what do these examples teach us?

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2006

You can of course run your vat on what is called an ‘invoice basis’ This method involves you claiming vat back on expenditure and paying vat on sales when the invoices are raised, irrespective of when payment is made. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 30, 2010

There will, of course, be times when deadlines need to be met or work just has to be done that will make even the most well organized small business owner feel that they are not managing their time effectively. Remember, there are only 24 hours in a day, so let other people help you. Bear in mind that your time is money!

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 3, 2010

Of course, there are external pressures on us all, and mortgages to pay and families to support have to play a major role in how we develop our businesses. He consults, trains and provides a mobile coffee service too. That is why I will always say there is no iron-clad correct way for a business start-up to progress. 9-5, 5-9 or both?

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Allwork

AUGUST 28, 2023

This is what my most recent book is about, The Open Culture Handbook, where I’m trying to nail that down in a scientific manner because and we can talk about this over the course of the discussion, but since the early 1980s, businesses have been enthralled with the culture concept. You can cross borders pretty easily.

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On The Job

JULY 2, 2015

Your suppliers? There are free online courses, or you can go to executive training sessions. If you’re getting your MBA, go take a programming or statistics course.” If you’re getting your MBA, go take a programming or statistics course.”

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Of course we wouldn’t want our business to fail, SME or multinational, we want our business to grow but running a business also means you are ready for the possibilities of failing. More often than not that train has moved on. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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