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7 Notable Accounting Skills

Small Business CEO

They possess a vast array of skills. Check out this list of seven notable accounting skills. Many will engage in benefits implementation, contract administration, and union negotiation services since all of them involve finances to some extent. Purchasing. Accountants are highly trained workers. Administrating.

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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. I never take for granted the basic ‘platform’ skills I learned in the early days as a speaker. This is not smart.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. I said, “Mr. Bookkeepers.

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What does it take to be a successful HR Assistant?

Page Personnel

Skill sets required to be successful in this field are broad, and as a result, employees must possess different skills to perform well in human resources. A great HR assistant needs excellent people and communication skills. HR skills are universal, and are easily transferred from company to company and from sector to sector.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

I could do all this work, but I found that my focus and time management suffered since each government agency worked in a different way, and each kind of consulting required different skills. With each paddleboard purchase, our customers could buy a pair of RAMP skis at a discount price of $149 or a snowboard for $99.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Interpersonal & Communications skills Communication is essential to being successful with office manager responsibilities. What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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Uh-Oh: You May Not Be Worth What You Thought

On The Job

You want a job to increase your knowledge and skills, and make you even more marketable in the future. Negotiate for other compensation/benefits. Make sure you're friendly with the office manager and the IT people so you know when good stuff may become available for purchase. Don't become overfocused on wages. Ask for reviews.

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