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Spotlight on assistant resources: PA Life

Practically Perfect PA

From magazines, blogs, exclusive membership clubs to events and exhibitions. 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. The first event takes place on 1 May 2014 at Emirates Stadium, London.

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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. As I’ve got older I realise that it’s important to have a balanced lifestyle. What does an average day look like? Busy – sometimes crazy busy!

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Is Your Networking Fishy Enough?

The Small Business Blog

What he means is that whether you go to a networking event or you are building your network there are a couple of different types of ‘fish’ that you will want to meet and you should tailor your approach accordingly. those businesses that you could build mutually beneficial relationships such that over time you may be able to cross refer.

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Top 5 Tips for Finding Investors

The Small Business Blog

University business schools often have investment events you should attend. Search the Web for angel investors and get in contact with the ones that impress you. Pitch your business as often as possible. Keep an open mind. You could find possible investors anywhere, even while on holiday. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Top 5 Tips for Giving a New Business a Kick Start

The Small Business Blog

Host a big launch event and get the all movers and shakers to attend. Top 5 Tips for Giving a New Business a Kick Start by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 01, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Start to build a buzz about your business and what it can do.

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Small Business Start-Up Idea – Party Planner | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Notes: Make sure that the work you are going to undertake is set out in a contract between you and the client, specifying any requests or conditions that are critical to the event. This way the client cannot refuse to pay you as long as you satisfactorily complete the contract. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Collaborating With The Enemy: Competitive Advantage? | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Need to collectively drive people to an area – Whether at trade shows or organizing events, customers may be more inclined to come if they can “kill two birds with one stone” • Your competitor might want to buy your business – An acquirer would likely approach a company that they are familiar with and want to work with in the future.