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Day in the life: Torsten Maerz, PA at Deutsche Bank

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I also organise his business travel. Apart from that, I am also responsible for business continuity management and data protection in our department – there is always a task to do! Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. I make sure that the whole day flows well.

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The benefits of working abroad for Assistants

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As many of you will know, I moved to Barcelona a few years ago to work as an assistant and marketing manager for Gallus Events. I thought to myself, whatever happens, I will have a great story to tell in my interviews if I have to move back to London and get another traditional EA role. I must say, looking back, I was pretty brave.

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News from Assist 2016

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Join Jonathan Bradshaw as he explores his company’s rich archive of behavioural research and uncovers insights, as well as practical tips, tools and techniques, on how to improve your performance as an Assistant by communicating more effectively with suppliers, customers, colleagues and most importantly your Executive.

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A day in the life: Saba Ali, Royal Academy of Dance

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I provide extensive diary management including global travel arrangements, compile reports, agendas and for Committee and Board meetings. I also act as the central point of contact for both Directors which might include meeting clients/suppliers, telephone liaison and managing emails whilst they are away.

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How to ensure your admin improvement projects stick!

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Most managers will hire professional consultants for business improvement projects but will ask their assistants to make changes to the fundamental administrative structures without instruction or training. Even if we do manage to make great changes to useless admin procedures how do we ensure that our colleagues actually do what we ask them?

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Day in the life from Cressida Ford, PA at Cardiff University

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The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

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Free Press Release Distribution for Small Business. | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! leaflet distribution Said on January 22nd, 2008 at 2:23 pm If used WinWeb’s free LiveNet – for my leaflet distribution PR and it was worked for me as I managed to the a few companies making enquires ineedhits.com.au

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