Success

MARCH 27, 2022

Negotiating is essential for anyone starting or operating a business. Use these words during every negotiation session: “I appreciate all of your feedback.” Once you have their respect and trust , negotiations become much easier because people are willing to go above and beyond for those they care about.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 29, 2015

Booking business travel can be a lengthy process. Apps are taking advantage of this user fatigue by aiming to make booking travel a simple and quick process. But are apps the way forward in business travel today? Startup Native is a travel assistant app, evolved from a need to add a human touch to mobile bookings.

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Allwork

JULY 25, 2022

Still, some remote workers like to take advantage of the opportunity and become digital nomads, which is someone who works while traveling around the country or world. . Companies will often impose a location restriction for tax purposes, travel, and even for proximity to office purposes.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Partner with landlords Workspaces leading the way have developed strong partnerships with landlords, which in some cases is used to negotiate for a green energy tariff. It’s now in the mainstream for workspaces to accommodate active travel methods by installing bike parking and showers in the building.

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Success

MARCH 30, 2023

Walking is, in its own humble way, a form of travel. An ordinary walk requires few, if any, negotiations and no money. No, Mom, I’m in no way referring to that time in Boston.)

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

I don’t know about you but I have spent hours arranging and then rearranging travel for my Executives. It takes up a huge amount of time and can be incredibly complex especially if they are travelling to a number of destinations with connecting flights and a host of visa requirements. So much easier and less time consuming!

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Success

MARCH 10, 2022

Some offer reward programs like cash back, grocery points or travel discounts that can be very worthwhile. It can be uncomfortable negotiating. Some things you can negotiate are credit card interest rates, mortgage rates, car loans and any type of insurance. Paying credit card interest or fees. What’s the worst that can happen?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

For 28 years, I have been teaching assistants to pay attention to the fundamentals such as meeting planning, travel planning, calendar maintenance, organizational skills, follow-up systems, time management, and communications. After that list, I see advanced competencies such as negotiation or persuasion skills. This is not smart.

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Success

AUGUST 6, 2021

Ignore those safe, well-traveled paths that people love to suggest but aren’t quite you. Skill-hunters want to learn as much as they can, whether that’s marketing, negotiating or foreign languages. The sooner you do that, the sooner people will notice your talents, which is the first step to gaining influence. Have a generous spirit.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 26, 2014

It can be quite a daunting task asking assistants to negotiate corporate rates with hotels. But assistants can save their organisations a lot of money if they negotiate a special rate with local hotels, particularly if many of their colleagues or clients stay overnight. Work with other assistants in your organisation.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

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. Expert Travel Agents.

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Success

APRIL 19, 2023

Consider the minimum amount you spend each month on non-negotiable expenses like: Housing Food Utilities Insurance (health, car, etc.) Otherwise concert tickets, electronics and spontaneous travel may drain away your hard-earned progress. Is the account accessible?

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Office Dynamics

MAY 21, 2019

Executives travel all over the country. Assistants should be a business partner to their executive, so start acting like a business partner and convince your manager why you should be allowed to travel out of state. Negotiate if necessary. Why shouldn’t you? That is not 21 st Century thinking.

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Success

JANUARY 30, 2024

Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. No one said anything about the tyrant and bullying.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 19, 2016

If you do book business travel to Berlin remember to download their city guide for business travellers. Roomex.com is the leading online hotel booking platform for business travel. We will contact you to get your details! Thanks again to Roomex for hosting such a fantastic giveaway.

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Success

MARCH 15, 2023

Nicole Aunapu Mann and Katya Echazarreta both made history in 2022 as the first Native American woman and the first Mexican-born American woman, respectively, to travel to space. Charpentier and Doudna received the Nobel for their work on the technology of genome editing. As of 2022, the U.S.

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Success

JUNE 6, 2023

We offer a travel stipend. Accept the employee’s resignation, in most cases Though you can seek to understand the employee’s reasoning, the classiest next step is to accept the resignation without additional back and forth, negotiating or interrogating. Do we have staff who have to commute?

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 25, 2016

You don’t need the extra hassle of searching for hotels, comparing and negotiating rates, keeping within budget and policies, chasing receipts and invoices at the end of the month… We understand. To get you in the mood, have a read of our business travellers city guide to Berlin. Win a hotel break in Berlin with Roomex.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 10, 2024

There is of course the irony of a global property conference discussing net zero whilst jetting in delegates from all corners of globe, but how do you get to inclusivity and diversity without the travel? all of which is more symbolic than impactful. Without a green future there is no future.”

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Complex travel arrangements, calendar management, and keeping up with technical innovations are only part of what an excellent executive assistant needs to do for you. Time-Consuming Recruitment Until you have done it, it’s hard to imagine the amount of time hiring executive assistants can take.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 20, 2016

When traveling alone, they keep their eyes firmly planted on the numbers ticking by, indicating the floor the elevator is passing. Negotiation. Etiquette can influence your ability to negotiate effectively. Conversely, demonstrating proper etiquette in the negotiation process provides unspoken—even subconscious—leverage.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

DECEMBER 22, 2023

No-Fly Zones are the non-negotiable time constraints that employees now have as part of their lives – deal-breakers of a sort. Suddenly no longer forced to travel into an office, many staff had the chance to have dinner with their families for the first time in a long time. People have their No-Fly Zones. How did this happen?

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

without major travel time. The ‘menu’ of those space types needs should be attuned, in part, to the surrounding external amenities so workers have easy access to alternative food services, public transportation, etc.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 31, 2014

20 do’s and don’ts when travelling with the boss. How to negotiate a job title change. What to do when your boss has been sacked. 10 ways assistants can improve their productivity. Stress free annual leave. Improve your attention to detail. Regaining your mojo after a mistake. Mid year reviews. Working for a workaholic.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

Alongside sourcing a venue, we have to think about the catering, any overnight guests, travel logistics, dietary requirements, speakers, training materials, seating plans, AV equipment… the list is endless. Not a confident negotiator? Let them do it for you. Probably not. This again is something we can outsource.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2022

I talk to friends in the travel industry. I teach her not to negotiate against herself and shell out $20 to her. So do I, and I get a little scratch on the side for the time it takes me to organize everything. I throw the idea at a few friends who have been on the trips with me. They all like it and encourage me to pursue it.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

However, planning meetings also requires one to know and understand the hospitality industry and how it works, how to determine which venue and what destinations will work best for the types of meetings you’re asked to plan, the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiations, budget prep and oh so much more.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

The negotiator is someone who usually tries to make up the rules as she/he goes along. For example, if a negotiator sees a co-worker drinking at lunch, they might wait to see if the behavior affects her/his job in any way, to see if it happens again or if anyone else notices. Here’s an example of putting the tool into practice.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. o Virtual support – executives travel internationally and support is virtual. o Negotiation. These are fundamentals, foundations that are critical to be in strength. These core competencies are your stronger core foundation. Now you build on top of that.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 2, 2014

As I continue my travels, I''m offering up a guest post from a regular contributor to the blog, Mike Dariano. Grant also writes about how givers negotiate better than takers. In one study of student negotiators, the group trained as givers got better deals for themselves and their opponents. Are you a giver or a taker?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. Even if they are starting to irritate you, keep a smile on your face (even if its fake) and repeat yourself until they walk away. Ask them when it needs to get done and come to a "reasonable" compromise.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time. Be mindful of your end goal – you need to tie in your request for L&D to your current position and how it will prepare you and your boss for the future. Will the request tie in with one of your appraisal goals?

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time! By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have?

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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. Read more: Building your travel administration skills as an EA What does it take to be a successful HR assistant? What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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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. If you have negotiated a deal whereby you make advanced block bookings there is the possibility that you will miss out on those last-minute deals with other hotels and serviced apartment providers.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Thanks for submitting your question on networking in your area.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Thanks for submitting your question on networking in your area.

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