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

Practically Perfect PA

Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. Around the corner from our office in Frankfurt we have a wonderful burger restaurant. Sometimes I enjoy an evening at the Zarges restaurant in Frankfurt – another place I can highly recommend. I can recommend learning a foreign language.

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Spotlight on assistant resources: PA Life

Practically Perfect PA

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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Assistants! Get the most out of attending an event

Practically Perfect PA

I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career. How many other professions have such a large skill-set that needs to be kept up to date? Well you have to learn something! So we need to attend events on a regular basis. This can actually be harder than it sounds.

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

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. The role has changed and so must we.

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New Small Business Startup Idea: Virtual Import/Export Assistant.

The Small Business Blog

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. Get your suppliers to advertise in it!

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