Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

With Assist Travel coming up in September in London I wanted to share one of our most popular blogs with you – The Ultimate Travel Itinerary. A well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers. A small list of good restaurants close to the hotel or office.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

When you’re one half of a couple, frequent business travel can take its toll on your relationship. There’s also something particularly poignant about sitting down to a table set for one in an unfamiliar restaurant amid the sound of strange accents and clinking glasses. We’ve organised our lives around travel.

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 7, 2020

Based on an industry by industry analysis (1), our base case estimate is 21% of U.S.    Notes: (1) Our analysis looked at industry level historical closure rates (see the U.S. Morgan Chase Institute's study Cash is King: Flows, Balances, and Buffer Days is a good source for cash balance data by industry). 

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Allwork

DECEMBER 21, 2023

of survey respondents citing travel expenses and time as their major concerns. The concerning challenges for the commercial real estate industry leads a lot of people in the workforce to question what collaboration will look like in the future , and more specifically, how offices will be utilized in 2024.

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On The Job

JANUARY 11, 2021

When you're making career plans for 2021, it's a smart idea to imagine where you think future economic growth will be, the industries that will still continue to suffer from the pandemic and whether this might be the right time to start your own business. Business travel lags. Consumer rebound.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 21, 2015

We held our first Assist Travel conference and exhibition on Friday 25th September at the Hilton Bankside and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the day. As with all of our Assist Events we like to make sure that it is a little different and I loved our travel themed registration desk. I hope those that came along enjoyed it too.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

A well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers. Think about all the different bits of paper you have to keep with you – tickets, hotel details, travel guides. A small list of good restaurants close to the hotel or office. Happy travel planning, Nicky x.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Leslie Martinez is a longtime executive assistant in the financial services industry, and is passionate about helping EAs. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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Success

AUGUST 6, 2021

Could you be the next marketing pro in your industry? Ignore those safe, well-traveled paths that people love to suggest but aren’t quite you. Think of the last time you were in a food court mall, and a restaurant employee handed you a sample of food tacked to a toothpick. Be original. After that, it’s a matter of consistency.

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JUNE 6, 2023

Therefore, we do use that as a motivating factor if teachers are looking for work in other environments such as retail, warehouse, restaurants, etc.,” We offer a travel stipend. They also try to retain teachers by predicting pain points and offering incentives to counteract those from the beginning. “Do

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2020

" But if there is a substantial reduction in the number of people working in offices and/or traveling to meet in offices, there will be much less need for the workers who feed, transport, clothe, entertain, and shelter people when they are not in their homes.    4. 

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Allwork

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With years of experience running a coworking space in Berlin and extensive research and travel to over 500 coworking spaces across 50 cities, Pauline has gained deep insights into the uniqueness, importance, and impact of collaborative work environments on people and communities. Jo Meunier [00:03:58] Right, okay, thank you for that.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Industry clusters are place where there is a concentration of companies and services related to a particular industry.    The best know example is the tech industry cluster in Silicon Valley.      The chart below shows PWC's 2040 forecast of the largest clusters by industry.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 5, 2023

Molly Denham spent 22 years as an administrative specialist in the US Air Force, working at every level and traveling all around the world. Following her retirement from military Service, she started a one-woman business providing virtual administrative support to retired General Officers and independent consultants in the defense industry.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 18, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Janice talks about working with founders, remote work as an assistant, aspiring to be a chief of staff, and working in the cryptocurrency industry. LEADERSHIP QUOTE If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 21, 2014

After many many years of booking business travel to Houston for my Executives I finally got to travel there myself in January 2014. As you would expect there service levels are incredibly high particularly in restaurants, hotels and bars. For assistants, planning will be crucial when organising business travel to Houston.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

I have booked hundreds of business trips to Houston over the years (for the oil and gas industry it is the centre of the universe) so I was really excited to see the city for the first time myself. Travel admin administrators assistants business travel EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant'

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 23, 2014

The Lafayette was actually designed by Louise Blanchard Bethune, the first professional woman architect in the USA and built in 1904, during Buffalo’s industrial heyday. The building is now used for a variety of things including a boutique hotel, private apartments, events space, restaurants, shops and a brewery! Where do I start?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. The more we network and share our thoughts on the industry the more recognition we will receive, which will help our career choice become more valued in the workplace. Technology.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 14, 2016

Situated in the breathtaking surrounds of the coastal paradise on the French Riviera, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, running from June 18th-25th attracts a global audience of the biggest players in the communications, advertising and marketing industries. Creativity matters for business, for change, for good.”.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. And it is also handy for when your manager is travelling. FlightTrack: £2.99

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. And it is also handy for when your manager is travelling. FlightTrack: £2.99

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Success

MARCH 23, 2022

I talk to friends in the travel industry. I went to an Indian restaurant a few years ago and I ordered, apparently, a plate of molten lava. He told me he considered that restaurant’s spice level to be mild, at worst. So do I, and I get a little scratch on the side for the time it takes me to organize everything.

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MARCH 7, 2023

With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Ryan’s work focuses on how places can be better designed and managed to support positive and productive experiences. But we started reinstalling travel processes and saying, no, the executive team needs to go to where the work team is. I don’t want to pay for their move.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 20, 2016

Since opening its doors to the world since the fall of the wall, Berlin has become a bustling, cosmopolitan and hugely popular destination for business and leisure travellers alike. It’s no coincidence that a city with such historical and cultural significance should become a key exhibition hub for industries to showcase their innovations.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2014

Located in downtown Chicago there are loads and loads of cool restaurants and bars nearby. It is cool and contemporary but doesn’t compromise on comfort which is important particularly for business travellers. The ACME is a great choice for business travel in Chicago. Opinions are entirely our own.

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 30, 2012

Not only can a company adopt green practices and materials within the business, they can also provide incentives to encourage employees to use sustainable travel options. Even the trucking industry is exploring converting their fleets to gas. This could be a great choice for the restaurant that offers delivery service.

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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. Invitations to special ‘limited attendance’ lunches at top restaurants with the Editor of PA Life. Folks, let me introduce you to PA Life.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Her strong work ethic and her own experience as an executive assistant in the corporate world has formed her into the leader she is today in the staffing and marketing industry. Let me tell you about ezCater with over 100,000 restaurants to choose from nationwide and 24/7 customer support. And favorite hobby for sure has to be travel.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I’m assuming you’ve heard of the Michelin Star — an honor awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking. The thinking was that the more people drive, the more tires they will need, and the more comfortable they are with traveling in their car the more driving they will do. It doesn’t have to be a map and restaurant list.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. Technology really does touch every part of our role in 2014, particularly when it comes to arranging travel for our assistants.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2015

There are other industries, such as restaurants, travel, event management, and e-commerce that hire applicants for holiday jobs and then keep exceptional seasonal workers for the long haul. Most big box retailers hire temporary employees solely for seasonal help.

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Loosely Speaking

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Networking and other live business meetings often take place in local restaurants. Let’s face it: organizers love to schedule these at restaurants who have space and are willing to host meetings at no charge or with no minimum purchase.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 7, 2015

I have a very varied role and in essence I do pretty much everything that our CEO needs on a day to day basis which could be anything from recruitment to implementing new office procedures, HR issues, attending board meetings, preparing for meetings, managing her travel and diary, assisting with presentations, reviewing reports and much much more.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

On the day I reverted to ‘show and tell’ and picked up the annual catalogue of restaurants for both of my bosses which greatly impressed them. If I was ever impressed by a particular restaurant or hotel I would send them the link or bring them in the hard copy brochure to examine.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2015

I manage his schedule and monitor his emails, as well as help organise some of his travel, company events, and client dinners, occasional research, expenses and ad hoc tasks – all the general PA duties. There are some fab vietnamese restaurants – I’m partial to a kimchi banh mi. What are the main aspects of your role?

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Loosely Speaking

JULY 26, 2010

Tara and I learned a LOT from this interview about considerations we should all realize when we are using the space, electricity, and wifi at cafes, coffeehouses, and restaurants for business purposes. Though she has worked in several other industries, Cuppers is her true passion, along with traveling, and adopting homeless animals.

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