Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

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. Why should you attend Assist Travel? Well, I actually have three reasons why you should attend Assist Travel!

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Success

MARCH 26, 2022

In the absence of travel, daily commutes and the culture of busyness, many employees were finally able to fully engage in self-reflection to determine if their job, company and path truly aligned with their overall interests. Do you want to travel more, or finally make good on your literary aspirations?

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Allwork

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Having lots of bulky baggage is not ideal when you’re trying to travel light, so gifting experiences, digital gifts, or small items is ideal. . Small, portable gifts like a travel adaptor or chic and practical laptop stand make great tangible presents for any occasion. . Wireless travel massage pillow . Travel adaptor .

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Eco-Office Gals

AUGUST 17, 2017

Here a few useful tips for making your business greener. Instead of traveling to a meeting, simply hold a video conference online. This will eliminate the emissions from the fuel used to travel. It will save the company travel expenses and save employees time as well. Get Educated. Check Your Supply Chain.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A survey into the growing trend of working remotely while traveling (conducted by Lonely Planet and Fiverr) has revealed that over 50% of all respondents have become “Anywhere Workers” in the last two years. The trend is driven by the desire to combine remote work with travel. Anywhere Workers — The State of Play in 2022.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2012

I must admit I’ve been struggling to start writing the blog this week, I knew I would be discussing the dreaded task of processing expenses and as I’m sure you can imagine the subject hasn’t really stirred my creative juices! Here are a few of my hints and tips. Do you have an expense policy in place? Organising the process.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 19, 2015

It is without doubt a beautiful city but boy is it expensive! For those on business trips to Geneva my first tip is to take lots of Swiss Francs and ensure that your corporate credit card is prepared for use. Weekends are quieter as business travellers leave and locals go out to the county-side.

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Success

MAY 3, 2024

Solo travel can be a fantastic way to broaden your horizons. Keep reading for our best solo travel tips, whether you’re learning how to travel solo for the first time or you’re a seasoned traveler. However, whether you bring one pair of shoes or two, don’t forget to include a basic first-aid kit in your gear.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 31, 2010

I thought since many of us are always searching for ways to make business travel a bit more rewarding, some road warriors could share their insight on how they do it. For some road warriors, the solution comes in combining business travel with family vacations or a chance to pursue private interests. Being realistic. Combining forces.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 21, 2014

After many many years of booking business travel to Houston for my Executives I finally got to travel there myself in January 2014. With 31% of visitors travelling to Houston for business many assistants will, at some point in their career, book business travel to Houston.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 6, 2014

If your boss is travelling to many different locations during their business trip it can be a lot more time and cost effective hiring a car for them. Here are my top ten tips for care hire. Car hire can be expensive so it is worth doing a little research before you confirm the booking. Book early. Car hire comparison sites.

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Allwork

AUGUST 30, 2022

Here are tips for building and sustaining a powerful remote culture: Identify, communicate, and support your cultural values . When we entered the virtual conference room it gave us the chance to eliminate distractions and meet in one virtual room, without the hassle and expense of traveling to a central location. .

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 14, 2014

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. Are your passengers travelling within London, going on to Manchester or are they jetting off around the world?

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Success

MAY 29, 2022

Prices for things like groceries, gas and travel are on the rise , and so are energy costs. Heating or cooling your home can be a significant expense, especially if you live in a place prone to extreme weather. This tip might cost you a bit of cash upfront but will save you money over the long haul. Swap out your light bulbs.

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Allwork

MAY 18, 2022

Andy Stofferis, an experienced digital nomad, offers advice on some of the best destinations for first-time travelers. It’s quite similar to Portugal in its criteria, except Spain can be a bit more expensive. Did you find these tips helpful? Indonesia: or to be more exact, Bali.

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Eco-Office Gals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Using alternative methods to travel to work can greatly reduce carbon emissions, travel expenses and even commute time. Post from: Eco-Office Gals 5 Green Ways to Travel to Work. Traffic congestion means journey times are longer than usual. Traditional Tactics. Written by Stephanie Staszko on behalf of Just Motor Law.

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Success

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s just one extra expense that I can’t really afford, but need!” I would love to explore alternative therapies such as acupuncture and yoga, but again, it’s an additional expense that would place further strain on my finances. she says. “I Are you including your employees when forming related policies and programs?

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Travel expenses, clothing, equipment for work and more are all eligible. The post Money Management Tips that will Help you to Live A Way More Productive Life appeared first on Productivityist. If you are self-employed then you may be eligible for a huge range of tax benefits. You might not be aware of them either.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

We're in our third week of the series Freedom to Work from Anywhere: Living the Mobile Life and my expert panel has shared some great tips so far.  When I travel, I take my laptop and Kindle Fire.   Tips from a Virtual Speaking Pro. It is worth the extra expense.   I've been doing it since 2003!

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Tax Tip for the Office Professional It’s that time of year again- tax season! Here is a tax tip for all office professionals that go above and beyond the call of duty during the year and spend their own money without getting reimbursed. Tax season doesn’t have to be a tear jerker.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

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. You can hear Matthew sharing his tips on all things business travel related at Assist Travel in London on the 9th September.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Fun travel apps are Skype (for calling home), SimplyNoise (great for sleeping in noisy places), Sit or Squat (find a bathroom), and CheapGas. My Kindle app is a lifesaver while traveling. Money example: snapping a picture of a biz expense to my Money notebook in Evernote at the moment of spending. Related articles.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 14, 2021

They make telephone calls, type and review documents, conduct research, update blogs and social media, make travel arrangements for managers, prepare presentations and assemble reports. How Can You Make Sure to Keep Up to Date on Expenses? Tips for keeping expenses up to date include: Check account statements regularly.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Here are some of my favourites: Great Apps: Travel. This app is slightly expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. Tipping in restaurants around the world can be very confusing.

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Small Business CEO

JULY 20, 2015

If you do a lot of traveling for your job, you know what a grind it can be. It can also cost you a lot of money if you do not have a company expense account. Do not stay in an expensive room. The jet lag can be devastating to you in terms of your health and overall performance during your trip.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 9, 2024

Work-life balance is the delicate art of juggling professional responsibilities and personal well-being in a manner that ensures neither takes priority at the expense of the other. What is Work-Life Balance, and Why Does It Matter?

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Expense reports or any kind of form or report that requires you to gather information you have and compile it, just filling in the little blanks and sending it off. You don’t have to give each one a proper name, but you do have to put it into a folder named receipts, expenses or something meaningful like that. Nice and mindless.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

In addition, many employers will pay some living expenses if you're asked to relocate or travel for a temporary assignment. It's not unheard of for temporary workers — who prove their worth — to be able to ask for a pay raise from the employer, no matter how temporary the employment.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Now this came from an executive who traveled around the world, would work until 2:00 a.m., Upcoming Travel. Find out about upcoming trips so you can anticipate schedules and prepare necessary travel materials. TIME: INVESTMENT OR EXPENSE? Then defer to the Star Essentials tip below. (I Nor do they have the time.)

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

She was full of useful tips and very charismatic on stage. This month we have a day in the life from Cressida Ford, PA at Cardiff University. Cressida recently spoke at the Assist Conference. This brilliant day in the life gives you guys a little insight into her warm personality and a fantastic outlook on life and the role of a PA. .

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

Procedures show you, step-by-step, how to perform a specific task – for example, completing an expense report or submitting a check request. Travel planning. Update your system as you use it and document any other steps or tips you need to include to make it work even better. Meeting and event planning. Project management.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

» Major Meltdown in Time Management - Tips to Avoid it Happening To You Productivity Fact: You can be busy all day and still have gotten nothing done. Donald Rumsfeld (American Secretary of Defense) ~ 10 Tips from My Colleagues I also asked some of my colleagues what they would recommend. Charles E. . Charles E. .

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Some industries and positions require a great deal of travel, as well, while others may be more situated within their own city. As you might imagine, working as a C-level Executive Assistant for a finance giant is very different from the same role in an advertising firm.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 23, 2015

Organising business travel can take up a big chunk of our time with most assistants booking complex travel on numerous occasions throughout the year. Here are my top ten tips for travelling assistants. If you travel frequently with your boss you should really have a company credit card for your expenses.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 3, 2011

As a speaker you have a number of things to juggle -- proposals, marketing collateral, networking conversations, presentation material, contracts, travel, etc.  We talked about 3 different areas of productivity for your speaking business: Be Powerful – Productivity tips to keep you and your business in control. After Event.

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 13, 2011

There are some tips however, that can help you keep up. video conference) meeting can often depend on the ability of each party to attend a meeting, or indeed travel to a destination. Technology and their trends constantly change and develop. This makes it is very difficult for people or businesses to stay ahead of the curve.

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Success

DECEMBER 4, 2023

And it’s not just the United States— Dutch consumers are cutting back, and Canadians are spending less on holiday travel and gifts, new reports show. Here are a few additional tips to save money this holiday season, both in and out of the office. In fact, 38% of Americans plan on carrying holiday debt into the new year.

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