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Experts Weigh in on 17 Investments for a Rich Life

Success

Budget for professional association dues—you want to build your network before you need it.”. Research shows that giving a relatively small gift of $20 or $5 makes a person happier than receiving one of the same amount, says Jennifer Aaker, professor at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and co-author of The Dragonfly Effect.

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More resources for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

In my last blog I wrote about the resources that are available for assistants and administrators in the form of magazines and websites. I thought I would also list a few associations and networking clubs that I have found useful over the years. Networking Clubs. Professional Bodies / Trade Associations. Miss Jones. The PA Club.

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More resources for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

In my last blog I wrote about the resources that are available for assistants and administrators in the form of magazines and websites. I thought I would also list a few associations and networking clubs that I have found useful over the years. . Networking Clubs. Professional Bodies / Trade Associations. Miss Jones.

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Take the “Jingle” out of Holiday Stress

The Office Professionals Place

These events can cause undue stress because the pressure is on for the event to be as successful, the gift to be appreciated, or even for you to have some quality relaxation time. Form a committee, then within the committee form subcommittees for activities throughout the event. Keep gift giving simple.

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P2P: an introduction to Peer to Peer by Michel Bauwens

BioTeams

In distributed networks, participants may freely link with each other , they are fully autonomous agents. Peer to peer is specifically the relational dynamic that arises in distributed networks. P2P is not a return to earlier forms of community, but something new. So: what is peer to peer?

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. I actively grow my LinkedIn network every week, if not every day. When I hear about a company that interests me for any reason, I look for people who work there to add to my network.

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Decoding Decision-Making: Andrea Pirrotti-Dranchak’s Insights on Marketing Strategies

Allwork

Frank Cottle [00:09:28] I agree that you should never call upon anyone, whether it’s a friend for dinner or someone whose information you want without bringing a gift. If you bring a gift, you’ll almost always be welcome. Frank Cottle [00:09:45] If you don’t bring a gift, you might not get invited back.

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