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A day in the life: Matthew Want, PA, Marcham Publishing

Practically Perfect PA

Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner. Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management, CRM system and filing. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers. Taking phone calls, enquiries and general requests, handling all queries.

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

Practically Perfect PA

A commercial organisation can be found guilty of this offence if the bribery is carried out by an employee or a third person, this could include a contractor, a supplier, an agent or a subsidiary. Due diligence procedures should be in place for all new third-party suppliers. Follow me on twitter @PracticalPA.

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Gatekeeping: what does it actually mean?

Practically Perfect PA

I am the only person the supplier will speak to in the sector and my authority stands. Follow me on Twitter: @PracticalPA. Filed under: Career , Skills , Uncategorized. Everyone always feels that their issue is an “urgent” issue. Tanya Battel. By having a gatekeeper there is a clear communication path.

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Have You Got A Business Thought?

The Small Business Blog

HSBC are running a campaign entitled 100Thoughts , which is taking place on Twitter. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under SME-Blog. « An Open Letter To Our Prime Minister, David Cameron What’s Your Business Personality? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Social Media Basics for Bootstrap Businesses

The Small Business Blog

The social media platforms that I find most valuable are: - TwitterTwitter is a great way of finding like minded people to do business with, and connecting with people who could be a valuable asset to your business. There is quite a significant amount of ‘noise’ on Twitter, so it can be hard to find people to connect with.

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The Zen of Social Media Marketing

The Small Business Blog

Shama wrote “The Zen of Social Media Marketing” as she was aware there was an acute need for such a book; she was constantly being asked, even by successful business people, how to use Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to enhance their business. You can buy “The Zen of Social Media Marketing” here. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh.

Stephanie LH Calahan

link] or on Twitter: [link] 2.   Thanks to: Michelle Poteet from San Antonio of Reclaim Order www.reclaimorder.com or on Twitter: [link]   3.      Thanks to: Kat Tate from Sydney, Australia of Kat & Kaboodle [link] or on Twitter: [link] 4.    The Great Paper v PDA Debate!

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