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Procuring a great supplier

Practically Perfect PA

You might not think so but assistants deal with suppliers on a a regular basis. From hotels to stationery manufacturers, car hire companies and venues for events we are constantly procuring suppliers. It is essential that we know how to procure great suppliers and build effective relationship which benefit our organisation.

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Coworking In A War Zone: Four Ukrainian Workspace Operators Reveal Their Experiences, And How You Can Help

Allwork

My day is primarily full of phone calls with Ukrainian and foreign media and organizations because I’m helping local initiatives sound loud worldwide… I’m also looking for different military equipment suppliers, such as vests and gas masks abroad, negotiating the lowest prices, and (connecting) them with our local volunteers.” .

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). Social Media Savvy – the best Assistants are all comfortable with Social Media Platforms. Risk Management. Human Resources.

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How To Make This Recession Work For Your Small Home Business.

The Small Business Blog

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? If the supplier knows you are ready to buy for the right price they will cut you a deal. Get better payment terms by negotiation.

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Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Firstly there is the extended payment term, of 60, 90 and 180 days – see if your supplier will allow any of those terms. You want the whole tree."

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Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Firstly there is the extended payment term, of 60, 90 and 180 days – see if your supplier will allow any of those terms. You want the whole tree."

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

Success

In the two years since accomplishing that goal, I have gone on to start a multi-seven figure business; attracted a social media audience of more than 3 million; hosted the No. Whether you are looking to negotiate a salary for a job offer or increase your salary at a current position, the key to securing an easy “yes” is preparedness.