Success

JUNE 25, 2022

When you negotiate breakfast options with your kids, you’re selling a product. I can’t walk into the room and say, “Just so we’re all clear, I’ve never really done this before, and I have my doubts, and I just wanted to share my insecurities with you in case I don’t measure up once you pick me.” We’re all in sales all the time.

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Success

MARCH 24, 2022

Rowling was rejected by dozens of publishers before the Harry Potter series was picked up by a small London publishing house—all because her 8-year-old daughter persisted and insisted that Rowling continue to submit her manuscript. Pick up the phone, knock on the door, reach out to those people, and go for what you want.

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Success

JUNE 6, 2023

Level up your payment structure through incentives and salary matching CEO of Big Blue Marble Academy, Jeff Wahl, says a teacher at one of their 57 locations was ready to quit and move to warehouse work for $1 more per hour. These are instances in which we must be firm,” Wahl says.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 10, 2012

The phone rings. It’s break-up time. This is the client who wants to cherry pick your services, or negotiate you down from your hourly rate, minimum monthly hours or package pricing. You’ll be freeing yourself from negativity, and opening up an opportunity for better clients to come in. by Donna Toothaker.

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Success

JULY 5, 2021

Was it actually a phone notification plugged into a loudspeaker? Khaled was about 16 and DJing a party in Orlando, Florida where he spent his formative years, when his phone rang. It was from the phone line inside his little makeshift studio in his parents’ house. His parents and sister were roughed up. We was everyone.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Is it the guy who plays on his phone during meetings? For example, you may think the guy who plays on his phone during meetings is also pretty funny. Do you find yourself thinking up new ideas, wanting to try and match their passion for their work or appreciate learning something new from them? Good listeners.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JULY 14, 2011

The phone rings. It’s break-up time. This is the client who wants to cherry pick your services, or negotiate you down from your hourly rate or minimum monthly hours. You’ll be freeing yourself from negativity, and opening up an opportunity for better clients to come in. by Donna Toothaker. Penny pincher.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

What started out as a two-week assignment ended up lasting for seven years! He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. Negotiators.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

You’re about to put on headphones when a stranger strikes up a conversation. Looking at your phone you find three texts that say, “Hey is this meeting happening?”. Yes, this means passing up exciting opportunities, but when you chase two rabbits you lose both. You can’t spend life curled up in a ball. It’s due Monday.

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Success

JULY 17, 2021

I would say these three people are not afraid to shake me up.”. I have a lot of people I consider friends, but there are a lot fewer of those I can pick up the phone and talk to if I really need some solid advice. Put boundaries on your time and make it non-negotiable. Wagner’s circle of confidants is larger than most.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Whether it be a start-up that has just received seed funding or a company that has just raised series A, B, or C rounds, every C-Suite Executive of a fast-growing company knows what it’s like to end the day feeling like you’ve dropped the ball and haven’t focused on critical strategic initiatives.

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Success

MAY 20, 2022

Then call up past business partners, employers and employees.” When a client comes to me and asks for a service outside my area of focus, I refer them to one of my partners, with whom I have a pre-negotiated referral fee. I make a profit on the partner’s services by marking it up. Does the organization share your values ?

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. And an admin who is unable or unwilling to keep up with the ever-changing technological demands of the profession will get left behind. A computer can’t persuade someone to buy a product or service.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away. What is coming up on the calendar for the next three weeks? She is living it up. What is going on this week? I have read and agree that ageism exists in the workplace.

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Productivityist

JUNE 8, 2021

You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. Today’s guest is Ashley Whillans, a Behavioral Scientist and Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School in Negotiations, Organizations, and Markets. Want to keep up with the podcast?

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On The Job

JUNE 6, 2016

But as long as we have our phones or laptops with us, that's not likely to happen. We're going to check email (even though we posted an "on vacation" auto response) and we're likely to keep up with happenings in the office. Make a list of the things you like to do, what energizes you and what makes you excited to get up every day.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Let’s face it most of us don’t sign up to this assistant malarkey because of the short hours. We also expect to get the odd phone call in the evening / middle of the night / break of dawn. When the boss calls we simply have to be there to pick up the phone. Work smarter not harder.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Time management skills A person who doesn't manage their time properly will be overwhelmed by the amount of work that piles up. What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Those who are serious about working with you will make time or else negotiate a more amenable schedule. The other details can be discussed over a phone call. Prepare A Follow-Up Letter There will definitely be times when you won’t get a reply to a recruiting letter. Keep things simple with one, possibly two calls to action.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

A professional venue finder can be a real godsend when you’re up against high corporate expectations. The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct. What’s the process of using a venue finding service?

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My EA Career

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

My phone buzzed as I was out for my morning walk last Monday. When I’m exercising I keep it tucked in my bra nestled up against my fake right breast. The buzzing of my phone was a text message from a good friend sending me a link to a press release she was mentioned in. My girlfriend is a pretty big deal.

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Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

If you’re negotiating with me and you’re tied to your position, I can control the situation. You’re working on the year-end report that was due last week, the phone is ringing, e-mail is coming in and the boss is assigning new projects. The natural response is to tighten up and try and hold on to control of the sitaution.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

It is easy to negotiate on the price per night with a serviced apartment as they do tend to discount on block bookings. Some places do not have a reception or night porter and in these cases if there is a problem you are normally asked to phone a central number located away from the apartment. Filed under: Accomodation.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 30, 2019

To a full-timer, this means that a routine dentist check-up is not going to break the bank, since the company has you covered. More often than not, the contracts are fairly straightforward: you negotiate the job you have to complete, and how much the company will pay you. Just remember that phone of yours does have silent mode.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 17, 2012

Because of this set up, she was constantly engaging with walk-by traffic. People didn’t hesitate to plop themselves down at her desk—even when she was on the phone or heads down working. Aside from in-person interruptions, we’re constantly bombarded with IMs, phone calls, emails and so much more. Plan for them!

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Your colleague or boss calls or comes up to you exactly 2 minutes later and asks if youve read it. Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. You think to yourself, "What?!? Is this person crazy?!?" Has this ever happened to you?

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My EA Career

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

My phone buzzed as I was out for my morning walk last Monday. When I’m exercising I keep it tucked in my bra nestled up against my fake right breast. The buzzing of my phone was a text message from a good friend sending me a link to a press release she was mentioned in. My girlfriend is a pretty big deal.

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 10, 2011

Instead, carving out portions of our day where we know we need to be super productive, shutting the door and turning off our phones helps to keep us on track during critical moments. Blocking out these times on a calendar, turning off the phone and pronouncing ourselves unavailable helps keep any distractions away.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The extent of a recruitment agency’s involvement in each step of your candidate search is up to you. Hiring and training are long and expensive processes, and you don’t want to have to do it again right away because either you or your new hire end up unhappy.

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On The Job

JUNE 20, 2008

These numbers reflect what the Department of Labor is saying, that wages are failing to keep up with inflation. If you're already in a job, ask your boss to set up some quarterly meetings to review where you stand and make sure you're on target to meet goals. Negotiate for other compensation/benefits.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. ” “When I first started as an EA, I was answering phones, filing, and typing memos. I started out as a receptionist and ended up as an EA. I’ve had one 2.5%

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Productivity Bits

MARCH 9, 2011

Working on extended hours might just be OK once in a while but doing that over and over up to a point that it becomes a habit can only mean two things: You’re either workaholic or mismanaging your work. Most smart phones have built-in voice recorder. When nagging deadlines confront you head on, learn to negotiate.

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The Marq

APRIL 9, 2018

After holding a video conference call, reading his website, exchanging numerous emails and texts, as well as talking a few more times with him on the phone, I realized I was dealing with a Professional Thug. My recommendation for anyone who sells or negotiates, that means everyone, is to do the opposite of the Professional Thug!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

If you haven’t really had the opportunity to change the working practices in your office I would suggest you embellish what you have done slightly… I wouldn’t say make something up but you do need to answer the question and how will the new employer know the details? How to you work with two or more directors? .

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I called them and thankfully they had space available on the date I needed and we were able to amend the contract, but imagine if I hadnt noticed and we showed up on the 7th? Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone.

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The Marq

OCTOBER 10, 2019

He gave me some great input, and asked how I come up with topics. These are anecdotal steps you should use as a starting point, then revise as you experiment and figure out what works for you: Create a Writing Schedule & Location Warm Up Your Brain Ask Yourself Relevant Questions Nurture Your Ideas in an Idea Box That's it.

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

That is, I had a resource and was able to use it to lift myself up as well as lift up another woman in my community. Growing up as a millennial, I and many others were taught that gender equality was settled with the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.

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