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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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News from Assist Travel

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With Assist Travel just a few month’s away, I thought I would share everything that I have been working on behind the scenes. We really do have world-class speakers talking all thing business travel. The venue has been confirmed and we have some brilliant suppliers attending the exhibition. .

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Eight reasons why assistants should use a travel management company

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I don’t know about you but I have spent hours arranging and then rearranging travel for my Executives. It takes up a huge amount of time and can be incredibly complex especially if they are travelling to a number of destinations with connecting flights and a host of visa requirements. Which corporate travel agency should you use?

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

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For any of us that have heard Lucy speak, we will know that Matthew is the person that keeps the wheels rolling at Executive Secretary Magazine while Lucy travels around the world promoting the industry. Matthew also has a key role in organising the Exec Sec Live events which take place in London, Dubai, South Africa and New Zealand.

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

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I also organise his business travel. 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. I make sure that the whole day flows well.

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Top tip guide to managing global ground transport

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All you have to do is book a car to Heathrow Airport, organise transfers on arrival at the foreign destination and then make sure that all your travellers get to every meeting in their jam-packed itinerary without a hitch. Choose the best supplier for your needs. How many people are travelling? Will there be a lot of luggage?

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Day in the life from Cressida Ford, PA at Cardiff University

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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….