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Office Dynamics

I found that if I could give these people the basics of what I was looking for and let them do the initial legwork, I could continue finalizing details on whatever project I was working on while they were putting out requests for proposals with hoteliers and/or other vendors on my behalf. I think you get the idea. Get Your Copy Today!

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

If you request to attend a Training Day and they say that time away from the office is the main issue, then you need to make the conference seem as undisruptive as possible. Internal & External Training. Internal & External Training: The first external conference that I ever attended was Square Meal Venues and Events.

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Why RFPs Suck

Virtual Moxie

An RFP (Request for Proposal) is a corporate and governmental construct used to get vendors or suppliers to bid on work, vying against unseen others who are also vying for the work. At its core, it's set up to favor, or give the upper hand to, the person who has the work and it commodtizes the worker's time and skill.

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Must Have Gadgets for the Modern Entrepreneur

The Small Business Blog

At the core it offers the user an always on, easy way of keeping in touch with colleagues, clients, suppliers and anyone else they may need to deal with on a daily basis. Writing a proposal, managing accounts or really any other serious work really requires the use of a fully featured computer. Personal Wifi Hotspot.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/03

The Small Business Blog

A Niche Market Can Be Your Train to Succes s: Talking to my fitness trainer the other day reminded me of niche markets and how they’re central to so many small business’s success. Halloween Business Ideas : Don’t just look at Halloween as a trick-or-treating obligation or a chance to party. — ST.

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What To Do When You've Been Insulted | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

The only upside in my example is that I was the client, so I haven’t lost business, just a good supplier. You have to have a lot of training before you can be trusted to wield it in public without hurting people. It continues to bother me that I may have over reacted. I won’t do the same next time.

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