Workplace Insight

MARCH 18, 2024

The Sustainable Design Forum (SD Forum) – a one day interactive event designed specifically for workplace designers and specifiers – is returning to the Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell, London on Thursday 25th April 2024. Curated by designers for designers, the event is hosted by SDC – the Sustainable Design Collective.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2016

I have also used both the website and the Squaremeal guide for numerous events, from small external meetings to week long residential conferences. Squaremeal Venues + Events Live. Squaremeal organises one of the largest exhibitions for event organisers and assistants and this year is no exception.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 26, 2020

For those working in the hospitality industry, reliable supplier relationships are everything. Event planners, venue owners, and others who provide food services can benefit substantially from working with a reliable caterer. Finding the right supplier is just the first step, though.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

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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Success

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The organization is also forecasting 330,000 visitors to the city throughout Super Bowl week, and at least 5,000 full- and part-time jobs have been generated for the event. Over the past several months, the company has been in charge of capturing and editing video to showcase Super Bowl-related events throughout the city.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This can include industry-specific workshops, networking events, and mentorship programs. Collaborative spaces encourage ideation and project collaboration, while networking events provide exposure to industry experts and investors. Access to legal research databases and professional resources supports practitioners in their work.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

We are the most organised profession there is available to the working world and our skills can be transferable to many different tasks, including managing an event from start to finish. Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. I cannot sing her praises enough! She was fabulous!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

We are the most organised profession there is available to the working world and our skills can be transferable to many different tasks, including managing an event from start to finish. Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. I cannot sing her praises enough! She was fabulous!

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 9, 2015

Assistants are using technology to help them manage their events and also to make their events better. Event Management Systems – taking all of the administration away from your events. Event Management Systems – taking all of the administration away from your events. Check out: The Live Group.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 4, 2014

I have also used both the website and the Square Meal guide for numerous events, from small external meetings to week long residential conferences. Square Meal Venues and Events Live. For the last ten years Square Meal has held one of the largest exhibitions for event organisers and assistants and this year is no exception.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Design of these buildings/offices in future will play a big part in reducing carbon emissions; organizations will be using sustainable materials as well as suppliers to achieve net zero. . A larger emphasis is being placed on team and community-centered spaces that can be utilized for a variety of events. .

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one that gets a little bit apprehensive about attending events, especially large exhibitions that are set up like a gauntlet that you have to navigate through while avoiding overzealous sales people pulling you from one badly designed stand to another. So we need to attend events on a regular basis.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2017

Assistant’s work with suppliers on a regular basis and can easily research and suggest new suppliers which might save the organisation money. Every year it is well worth reviewing all of the suppliers that you use and renegotiating your contracts. What can you sell at these events. Fix an existing problem.

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Success

APRIL 20, 2023

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. According to Finnegan, the reluctance to embrace sustainability is usually linked to thinking of the additional expenses incurred for a “trend” that “will pass.”

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 27, 2023

The group is now inviting conversations with fellow designers as well as suppliers and manufacturers. The SDC forum will be a ‘first of its kind’ event. These companies will be joined by other industry manufacturers and suppliers who will offer one-to-one meeting opportunities to discuss new initiatives and developments.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 18, 2024

The deadline for submissions is Thursday 21st March 2024 and full details, together with entry forms, can be found at [link] The winners will be announced at an evening social event held as part of the Sustainable Design Forum. The one-day event is designed as a knowledge sharing opportunity for interior design professionals.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2017

Core Competencies / Featured / Time Management. March Newsletters. We also published a few newsletters this month that you might want to take a look at!

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

A meeting planner by MY definition is the go-to person within an organization – be it corporate, association or otherwise – charged with the responsibility of planning and executing a meeting or special event. I would maybe work with suppliers in any given city once or twice, while a DMC worked with these same suppliers many times over.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 19, 2015

Following the success of the Assist Conference I have decided to organise a few more events throughout the year. This is a free to attend event for Practically Perfect PA subscribers. Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly when it comes to business travel. Event schedule. Travel best practice.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This year’s event will focus on supporting people professionals to create a bolder future for the profession. Running alongside the conference is the exhibition, featuring a programme of free learning sessions, suppliers showcasing the latest products and services across HR technology, L&D and reward and benefits and more.

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Success

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

While broader CSR goals may include progressive hiring policies, working with suppliers equally committed to sustainability and energy-reducing, greener windows and HVAC, these are not initiatives where most employees can participate. Holiday parties and other events are common in the workplace. Involve employees in CSR initiatives.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 6, 2017

If you can get out and about, attend networking events and get to know other assistants this really helps. If you have a great supplier that you can share with your network or any advice, training suggestions or something that you have implemented that works sharing this knowledge don’t hold back from sharing the information.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Building on the success of its launch event, the Evening Standard’s SME XPO 25-26 April 2023 at ExCeL London, once again invites founders, entrepreneurs and business leaders to attend an action-filled two-day programme and exhibition connecting the scaleup community, a vital part of the UK economy.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2017

Core Competencies / Featured / Time Management March 17, 2017 Technology of the week: iTranslate Featured / Office Tech / Technology of the week March 16, 2017 Creating Powerful Presentations Core Skills / Featured / Office Tech / The Assist Conference.

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Allwork

AUGUST 18, 2022

My day is primarily full of phone calls with Ukrainian and foreign media and organizations because I’m helping local initiatives sound loud worldwide… I’m also looking for different military equipment suppliers, such as vests and gas masks abroad, negotiating the lowest prices, and (connecting) them with our local volunteers.” .

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 31, 2016

We are offering assistants the chance to come along to the afternoon sessions, network with attendees and meet with suppliers for free! Here is a little taste of what you can expect… Meet with our fabulous suppliers: Reed and Mackay. The afternoon sessions at Assist Travel include: How to organise Events Abroad.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

Matthew also has a key role in organising the Exec Sec Live events which take place in London, Dubai, South Africa and New Zealand. Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

On Friday 9th September we held our second Assist Travel event at The Grange Tower Bridge and from the feedback we received it looks like everyone had a thoroughly good day. I thought the exhibition space worked well with lots of great suppliers who all contributed to the sessions during the day.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

If your business primarily serves as a supplier to other businesses that shut down during the holidays, you’ll not have much choice but to also close your business too. Business Events business event business events winweb hub xmas'

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. This is the last of our three blogs based on the fantastic discussions we had and the feedback we received from our workshop participants. appeared first on Practically Perfect PA.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work! Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible. Participate in forums and events.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 31, 2017

MAY 18, 2017: Supplier of the week: Gilded Globe. MAY 11, 2017: Organising the best team building event ever. Assist Events Newsletter. MAY 24, 2017: The world’s very first virtual summit for PAs. MAY 23, 2017: Declutter to increase productivity. MAY 16, 2017: Practically Perfect PA Virtual Summit Hub.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 17, 2014

It goes without saying that the venue is a crucial part of any event that you organise, there are a lot of factors that need to be considered before you book the venue. you know why you are having the event and hoe much you have to spend, you have conducted some research on venues and you have a short list. How much is the deposit?

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 19, 2017

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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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2014

If you haven’t been before, it is a fantastic exhibition for PAs, EAs, VAs, Office Managers and Administrators, which brings together lots of great training and really relevant suppliers for office professionals. Their individual travel divisions offer flights, hotels, meetings and events, marine travel, sports travel and rail.

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Success

MARCH 13, 2022

Transactional milestones are any events that move the customer through the purchasing experience. Relationship milestones are events or interests in your customers’ lives. Here’s an example: Over the years, my company has probably purchased steaks as gifts for key clients from 10 suppliers that never did anything to land a second sale.

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Success

AUGUST 29, 2022

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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