article thumbnail

Dealing With Unreasonable Requests

Professional Assistant Blog

Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. Even if they are starting to irritate you, keep a smile on your face (even if its fake) and repeat yourself until they walk away. Ask them when it needs to get done and come to a "reasonable" compromise.

2008 100
article thumbnail

Are You Afraid to Talk to Your Boss?

Professional Assistant Blog

Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time! By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have?

2008 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. Networking – Establishing / Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships in person & online. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. There is always the level of expectation that I will sort it.

article thumbnail

A Day in the Life of an Admin

The Office Professionals Place

These responsibilities require an individual who is proficient in computer software programs, communication skills, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills- to name a few. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. computer software). Turn off the computer when you leave for the day.

Filing 100
article thumbnail

Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! « Top 5 Serious Start-Up Mistakes Is Your Networking Fishy Enough? In this economy, every price is negotiable. We work through a reseller network to deliver outsourced help desk and pc management services to small and mid sized businesses. You ask a question, I answer! lower overheads.

2010 100
article thumbnail

Do Bad Bosses Breed Bad Bosses?

The Office Professionals Place

Some bad bosses believe that what they say goes and there is no room for negotiation. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson.

Filing 100