Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Actions the industry should take: Educate recruiters about PA titles. Awareness training for managers.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

You have just begun the journey towards being a specialist in the permanent cosmetics industry-an exciting and rewarding profession. To set up an excellent permanent makeup business, you must heavily invest in training. So, you should go through a safety and first aid training and any other necessary health-related training.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 19, 2015

Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly when it comes to business travel. Assistants have to navigate their corporate travel policy while ensuring their Executives have a smooth business trip while relying on suppliers to make that happen. meetings with our suppliers are completely optional. Event schedule.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particularly when it comes to business travel. Assistants have to navigate their corporate travel policy while ensuring their Executives have a smooth business trip while relying on suppliers to make that happen. When it comes to the travel industry there is so much choice.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. By doing this you will become aware of what is going on in your industry & profession, potential training / conferences, networking associations, publications to read, awards to enter etc.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 13, 2023

Most industries have large inefficiencies which represent a major opportunity and the potential for productivity gains is enormous. Best practices in multiple industries are built over many years. How can leaders know what their teams and contractors are doing?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. There are hundreds and hundreds of exhibitions and the same number of training sessions taking place over the three days. I also attend a lot of events for my work itself particularly when I am asked to source venues and meet new suppliers.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. There are hundreds and hundreds of exhibitions and the same number of training sessions taking place over the three days. I also attend a lot of events for my work itself particularly when I am asked to source venues and meet new suppliers.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. There are hundreds and hundreds of exhibitions and the same number of training sessions taking place over the three days. I also attend a lot of events for my work itself particularly when I am asked to source venues and meet new suppliers.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Internal & External Training. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations. Support for an Internal PA Network. Richard Branson.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. For assistants who need to update their little black book of contacts we will have a brilliant ‘speed networking’ session where all of the delegates will be swapping details on those great suppliers.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! Many companies do not pay for their assistants to receive training and they don’t encourage assistants to keep their skills up to date.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Build your own network! 5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Ask corporations – often they have training courses or accreditation for their products.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. PA Life Training Courses. PA Life is running a variety of training courses throughout the year. Folks, let me introduce you to PA Life.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Well, it seems to be the skill of the moment within the industry. There has just been the big Office Dynamics conference in the States on this very subject and EUMA are about to hold a training session in Manchester called From Stressed to Strategic. Networking. That is what this feature is going to do.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2012

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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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

We all belonged to varying industry sectors but one thing became clear which united us all – we had all inherited generic job specs full of clichés rather than ones based on our actual remits and duties. Networking – Establishing / Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships in person & online. Risk Management.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

In addition I met with a number of serviced apartment suppliers and from the outset it was clear that the apartments were considerably cheaper than the best corporate rate I was offered at a hotel. I conducted a short project, where I surveyed all of the consultants to find out what they needed from their accommodation.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Build your own network! A Niche Market Can Be Your Train to Succes s: Talking to my fitness trainer the other day reminded me of niche markets and how they’re central to so many small business’s success. has improved in the wake of the economic revival, says a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 20, 2010

Build your own network! Try to learn a bit about the industry that your prospective business customer works in so you don’t look out of your depth. You are training your customers that that is what you are worth. E-Mail me or follow me. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Starting a Small Business?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Build your own network! « 5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/11/10 » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 1:41 pm and is filed under Comments. Starting a Small Business? You ask a question, I answer!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

Build your own network! Firstly, you need to understand in the UK there is no requirement to have any formal training or qualifications before calling yourself an accountant. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Hopefully not!

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Build your own network! Bootstrappers focus on their business goals , outsource and build networks to grow their small business. More often than not that train has moved on. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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BioTeams

MARCH 4, 2009

Alex Lin (CEO of ChinaValue Business New Media) has just conducted a major interview with me ( Ken Thompson) where we explore in detail the concept of The Networked Enterprise for Chinavalue.net. Link to the book - The Networked Enterprise - on Amazon.com. Here are the full interviews in both English and Chinese. Interview (English).

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Build your own network! We receive great value in having monthly training/touch base meetings at the minimum to see how everything is going. Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. What is Small Business Infrastructure? How to be successful by focusing on your core business. It gives it a nice personal touch.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Build your own network! This whole process began with the “Industrial Revolution&# some 150 years ago. I believe that the whole trend of home working may in the future allow us to have a much more natural work/life balance and will reverse some of the damaging effects of the post industrial revolution changes in our society.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 27, 2010

The only upside in my example is that I was the client, so I haven’t lost business, just a good supplier. I know a few people who actually decided to start whole businesses because they were that furious with others in that industry. That’s common in my industry. I won’t do the same next time. But it can.

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