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. Refresh job description/LinkedIn profile frequently to reflect skills and experience.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

Yes, you can learn the trade and employ yourself! How else can you perfect your skills if you do not professionalise your skills? You can use these meet-ups to learn about new trends in the industry. Hence, it is essential you treat these networking opportunities with great importance. Are you a self-starter?

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Workplace Insight

JULY 13, 2023

All suppliers have best practices which can be distributed by role to enable active reminders, ongoing support, plus tracking of use and improvement of content daily. The UK has historically suffered from underinvestment in infrastructure, including transportation networks, digital connectivity, and research and development facilities.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

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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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

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. You can learn more about my opinion on PA headshots via this link: [link]. The world is your oyster.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2013

You should already have the skills you need for this job. They may or may not have a qualification in what they do but they all want to learn and are here to find out about new and innovative ways of working. Use this skill to strategically plan your career. Research the suppliers that would assist you achieve these objectives.

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Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

It was a great opportunity to flex my photoshop skills and learn about the world of publishing – or shall we say digital print. I had the pleasure of working with Donna Maria of Indie Business Network on a 32 page Holiday Gift Guide. I recently completed a project I had been working on the last few months.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Support for an Internal PA Network.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Networking – Establishing / Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships in person & online.

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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. Rich with information about all elements of wine from growing the grape vines, to decanting and pouring, they are here to help you learn and enjoy.?From

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. Networking Groups.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 6, 2013

I often share with entrepreneurs some of the pitfalls and best practices I learned through my experiences offshoring products to China. For example, you may need staff that speaks a certain language or possesses certain skill sets. Global Network of People Photo via Shutterstock. Find a workforce that’s right for you.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Build your own network! 6 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 6 Responses to “ 5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses &# Dean Soto Said on November 10th, 2009 at 10:32 am I depends on the type of training, but there are two free ways to get free training in presentation skills and sometimes tachnology skills.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve been networking your little tail off. And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed. Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! And better yet, its for a dream job in an exciting company!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Build your own network! You use your language and local knowledge skills and open up a new market for this small business. Virtual Import Assistant: You could source – using your language and local knowledge skills – products in other countries for retailers in your country of residence. Starting a Small Business?

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2008

Build your own network! Often the conversation includes the so called “skill shortage&# , felt especially hard in Australia these days. How else can it be explained that we ignore this massive “skills resource&# sitting at home. Where is this “skill shortage&# ? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 16, 2010

Build your own network! If an area such as accounting is your weakness, rather than wasting time learning the skill it may be more cost-effective and time efficient to outsource the service. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Concentrate on your business, not your office. How to be successful and eco-friendly.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Build your own network! If you are no longer personally growing and learning in your role it can cause your business to stagnate. E-Mail me or follow me. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Build your own network! « Top 5 Tips for Learning More About Your Customers Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses? Said on August 19th, 2010 at 6:52 pm Great customer service skills are missing in a lot of businesses today. On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™ allows you to run your business online.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2010

Build your own network! For example, if you learn about products that are doing well in other countries then you may be able to adapt them for sale here if no-one else is doing it. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Concentrate on your business, not your office. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Build your own network! Skills needed: You will need to be very good at graphic design and it will help if you know how to print T-shirts already, although you could learn. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

Build your own network! By discussing these issues everybody in the company knows what is going on, “em-powering&# them to understand my vision and decisions, while at the same time giving me the opportunity to learn where my vision for my business has not made it to my staff. Making your small business carbon neutral.

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BioTeams

JULY 31, 2005

In an earlier article, I argued that traditional teams have key weaknesses and limitations and are now being replaced in organizations by Virtually Networked Teams. Rule 6 – Nurture the Network. Bioteams define themselves in terms of network transformations – not outputs. The Self-Organising Network.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2007

Build your own network! Here is some of what she emailed me: “… I was a nurse of 13 years experience in all areas of nursing and a practicing aroma therapist, so using my extensive knowledge in health care and natural essential oils and emollients I created my blend, Tattoo Aftercare®, (Scots are also famous for blending skills!)

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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. But, I have learned from each and every one of them. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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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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Men With Pens

MARCH 11, 2010

If you’ve got someone on staff with grammar beyond the fifth grade and you ever talk to each other or to your clients, you probably have plenty of material and the skills for a blog. You’re the authority because the network says so. I don’t think I’d say that to a client, though. That would be offensive, lol.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

Build your own network! Size of the accounting business – Small may save money, but do they have the right skills. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! Keep posting!

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2010

What they don’t tell you is that in order to do any of these things you should do, you need to master something else first – something more intangible, something more than a skill. The Secret Marketing Skill that Packs a Punch That’s the secret – confidence. I see solid networks, bold-ass claims, and powerful mojo.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Build your own network! I would encourage Joshua and everyone else working from home to relearn the social skills of building local friendships, or live near family and give you the social life you need. On the other hand we are less mobile, less communicate on work less learn about the experiences of colleagues.

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