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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

Success

I traveled the world from Australia to Switzerland, selling tickets and packages to corporate clients for the world’s largest sporting events. I was caught in the middle of a scandal, between one supplier and thousands of people I made promises to. I had a team of employees and $1 million in sales my first year.

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The benefits of working abroad for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

As many of you will know, I moved to Barcelona a few years ago to work as an assistant and marketing manager for Gallus Events. When I decided to move to Barcelona and start working for a small and young events company I thought the new stuff I would learn and the experiences I would have would look great on my CV.

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

Practically Perfect PA

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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Feeling like a fraud at work

Practically Perfect PA

You are here because you aced an interview, that your Executive and your Organisation saw something in that makes you awesome. For example, so many of us are asked to organise events, manage projects, procure services and suppliers, manage budgets and recruit for new staff. Why are you here? Why are you in this situation?

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The Office* Show and how to be a great delegate

Practically Perfect PA

As you can imagine I am pretty much surrounded by events 24/7 so it made a lovely change last month when I attended the show simply as a delegate! 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!

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A day in the life: Saba Ali, Royal Academy of Dance

Practically Perfect PA

I also act as the central point of contact for both Directors which might include meeting clients/suppliers, telephone liaison and managing emails whilst they are away. Both Directors for whom I work are heavily involved with the event, and this has given me the opportunity to assist as well. What do you have for lunch?

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News from Assist 2016

Practically Perfect PA

Join Jonathan Bradshaw as he explores his company’s rich archive of behavioural research and uncovers insights, as well as practical tips, tools and techniques, on how to improve your performance as an Assistant by communicating more effectively with suppliers, customers, colleagues and most importantly your Executive.

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