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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

Allwork

Niche coworking encourages networking and innovation among like-minded professionals, allowing for a collaborative community that adapts to industry changes and supports member growth. This can include industry-specific workshops, networking events, and mentorship programs.

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Networking with ACE Connects

Practically Perfect PA

Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. I was asked to speak about networking and how beneficial it is for assistants.

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

A place to come, learn and realise that there was at least one other PA that felt the same way you did and was facing the same every day issues you were (and some of the triumphs too!) Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. First up we have the Edinburgh PA Network.

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Career development for Assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them

Practically Perfect PA

Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work! Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible. The PA learning curve can be very steep, and the role can be demanding.

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Using social media to empower Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

If you are nervous of engaging on social media – my advice is to simply look, listen and learn. You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. If you want to be considered as a professional, you must present yourself as one. The world is your oyster.

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Assistants! Get the most out of attending an event

Practically Perfect PA

Conferences, training and networking events can be equally as daunting especially when you are attending on your own and have to join in group activities and network with strangers.As I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career.

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A review of Assist Travel 2015

Practically Perfect PA

We used this session as a bit of a networking / ice breaker. Firstly we had a great presentation from Clare Murphy about travel technology and apps that can help assistants organise business trips. Throughout the day our delegates had meetings with our exhibitors who represented a variety of suppliers within the travel industry.

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