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Virtues of going Virtual: Working whilst on holiday

Practically Perfect PA

Below are some tips which I followed recently whilst on holiday over Christmas in Melbourne, Australia: Out of courtesy, let your clients know you will be out of the country and emphasise that the service you provide will continue to operate as normal. You can follow me on Twitter: @RoCoVirtual. unscheduled interruptions from clients.

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The plan for a successful project

ProAssisting Blog

Whether tackling this year’s holiday cards, planning a multi-leg trip for 3 executives or just ordering lunch for the board meeting, each project can be thought of using the below “outline&# to achieve maximum success. Share it with others. The Bosss Corner Be sure youre getting the most from your assistant. Stay in the know!

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Is running your own VA business the new career progression for PAs?

Practically Perfect PA

They already have the hard and soft skills needed to become a successful VA, and with a little investment into some additional training, they can hit the ground running. Twitter: @vipvaorg. Many EAs and PAs are therefore making the leap into running their own VA business. Charlotte Wibberley. CEO & Founder, VIP VA. www.vipva.org.

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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Ep 144: Nancy Imbs on Emotional Intelligence, Giving Feedback, and Managing Difficult Conversations

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Stressed about holiday gifting? To learn more about how you can join the now 200+ growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. In this episode, Nancy talks about emotional intelligence, giving helpful feedback, and managing difficult conversations.

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20 great networking questions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Did you manage to get a holiday this year? Do you attend many other training courses? Are you on Twitter or LinkedIn? I am arranging a little get together for all of the assistants that follow me on Twitter and also read the blog. My twitter handle is @PracticalPA or you can email me on nicky@practicallyperfectpa.com.

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

Practically Perfect PA

During this year’s event the powers that be put on a PA day which along with the exhibition including specific training sessions for PAs. Although I have already attended a training course on Financial Crime through work I thought I’d refresh my memory and go along to a session on the Bribery Act and how it specifically affects Assistants.

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