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Procuring a great supplier

Practically Perfect PA

You might not think so but assistants deal with suppliers on a a regular basis. From hotels to stationery manufacturers, car hire companies and venues for events we are constantly procuring suppliers. It is essential that we know how to procure great suppliers and build effective relationship which benefit our organisation.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations. Support for an Internal PA Network. “Succeeding in business is all about making connections.

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Spotlight on assistant resources: PA Life

Practically Perfect PA

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. Exclusive Club discounts & offers provided by a list of well-known brands that will save you mone. Folks, let me introduce you to PA Life.

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Serviced Apartments – pros and cons

Practically Perfect PA

In addition I met with a number of serviced apartment suppliers and from the outset it was clear that the apartments were considerably cheaper than the best corporate rate I was offered at a hotel. It is easy to negotiate on the price per night with a serviced apartment as they do tend to discount on block bookings.

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Top 5 Biz-to-Biz Sales Tips

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Offer deep discounts to show them that you are genuinely there to help them succeed. When you offer deep discounts you not only devalue your products or services, you devalue your brand. Stefan Töpfer Said on June 25th, 2010 at 8:38 am Hi Erin, agreed, too deep discounts are not good for business.

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Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms by Stefan Töpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers – make sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. Early payment discounts of 2% if you pay within 7 days.

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Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms by Stefan Töpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers – make sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. Early payment discounts of 2% if you pay within 7 days.

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