Success

JUNE 6, 2023

We offer a travel stipend. We consider employees our internal customers… we continually ensure we listen to the voice of the customer, and get far ahead of resignations before they become an issue,” he says. They also try to retain teachers by predicting pain points and offering incentives to counteract those from the beginning. “Do

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Time out of the office can improve creative thinking and problem solving, it also provides an opportunity to meet new people that can help with resources and connections. External networking will broaden the playing fields. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Internal & External Training. Magazine Subscriptions.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Thanks for submitting your question on networking in your area.

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Networking AEAP IAAP Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Thanks for submitting your question on networking in your area.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Training 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Fortunately, they were able to waive it and we only lost our $500 deposit. It is always worth asking.

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Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Small Business Labs

MAY 6, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?   We're - well let's just say we're not that. 

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader! EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. It also costs a lot to hire someone else because finding the time to find the right person and training them is expensive in energy, manpower, resources, and money.

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Agencies Temping Skills Management 40