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Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Funds

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Consider the minimum amount you spend each month on non-negotiable expenses like: Housing Food Utilities Insurance (health, car, etc.) It can help you avoid impulse purchases while still keeping your money available. Otherwise concert tickets, electronics and spontaneous travel may drain away your hard-earned progress.

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What does it take to be a successful HR Assistant?

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Negotiation skills : HR assistants will be regularly involved in various negotiations, including salary discussions and purchasing meetings. Skilled negotiators usually succeed in such a role. Related: 8 lessons you can learn from business leaders What are the characteristics of a good HR Assistant?

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The Learning Tree: Books, Blogs and Podcasts that Changed Me

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All links are directed to Amazon Kindle versions of the books using the Amazon Smile links so that your purchases will benefit your charity of choice.

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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). When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

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The Most Important Trait To Boost Your Productivity

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As Tim Ferriss explains in his book The Four Hour Body (and his presentation at the NEXT Conference ) , the minimum effective dose comes to us from the health field. I like to use Excel to analyze purchases, plan expenses and analyze different investments. Negotiation Skills. Let’s say you have collected data in your work.

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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Always buy the most expensive health insurance you can afford. Rainy day funds are for your vacations and major purchases. Do a great job and learn to negotiate to a better salary or when you job hunt after you've gained a lot of experience. Here are some money management tips I've learned over the years that may help you.

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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. Be proactive and get a dialogue established with your boss. “Rules with an iron fist.&# They are close-minded and do not believe in change or that there is a better way to do things.

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