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Why Everyone Wants Small Businesses as Customers

Small Business Labs

.  He/she said "enterprises are a pain in the ass to deal with - they aren't worth it"   The common view is small businesses have neither the expertise nor the leverage to negotiate margins away or demand high levels of expensive service. Google, eBay and Intuit are good examples.  and global economy.

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7 Unexpected Ways Your Finances Matter When Job Hunting And Working

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Google Disney insider trading scheme assistant or just look at Enron. One of the most surprising things for me was to learn that not all companies will give you an expense account or a company credit card. That’s assuming you have enough free time to do an expense report immediately for 2 hours on top of your already busy schedule.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You can google for the article, but this is what it said: “Everything starts with an idea. EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. Before I answer your question directly, I do want to go over some items anyone in your position or who is an EA may want to consider.

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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Believe it or not, while some EAs do hold tremendous power, because travel is a very expensive and uncomfortable aspect of business, many executives or companies are very specific on what is or isn't allowed and which airlines they will or won't fly. Call every single temping agency in town. Any suggestions?

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