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8 Easy Contract Changes to Make for More Sustainable Events

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We can however use the events industry to make small but significant changes. Think of the amount of food waste during any one event. Whether it is a corporate dinner, a lunch buffet or a mass participation sporting event. Whether it is a corporate dinner, a lunch buffet or a mass participation sporting event.

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How to Make Sustainable Practices Make Sense for Your Business

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According to Finnegan, the reluctance to embrace sustainability is usually linked to thinking of the additional expenses incurred for a “trend” that “will pass.” Extreme weather events and natural disasters aren’t going to stop anytime in the foreseeable future, nor is the need to safeguard resources,” she says.

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A day in the life: Matthew Want, PA, Marcham Publishing

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Matthew also has a key role in organising the Exec Sec Live events which take place in London, Dubai, South Africa and New Zealand. Arranging travel (including training expenses), visas and accommodation and occasionally, travelling with the CEO to provide general assistance. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers.

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Day in the life: Torsten Maerz, PA at Deutsche Bank

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Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. For instance, once one of my former bosses was on his way to an event and the train was unexpectedly delayed. Can you recommend any events, website, publications for other assistants? . What do you do in your spare time?

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10 Questions To Find The Perfect Venue

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So, you’re doing an event? All event planning starts with the venue. While the right venue is most likely the largest expense of your event experience, it is also the most influential in shaping the overall guest experience. What is the purpose of the event? That is the first and most important question.

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Top tip guide to managing global ground transport

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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. Find out how you book.

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Eight reasons why assistants should use a travel management company

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It is quite common now to have help with travel arrangements as most companies do employ an outside supplier to book flights, hotels and car hire. I always find this slightly worrying if they travel extensively and don’t get their expenses reimbursed straight away. All this stress and you don’t even get to leave your desk!

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