Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2016

On the 21st and 22nd September 2016 in Old Billingsgate, London , Squaremeal Venues + Events Live will once again host over over 250 venues and event suppliers, plus plenty of fizz and cocktails! A panel discussion comparing routes into the events profession, transferable skills and what you can do to fast track your career.

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Suppliers 2016 Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Social Media Savvy – the best Assistants are all comfortable with Social Media Platforms.

Social Media 100

Social Media Fax Skills Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career. How many other professions have such a large skill-set that needs to be kept up to date? So we need to attend events on a regular basis. Do prepare yourself in other ways too (not just your networking questions!)

Networking 100

Networking Suppliers Training Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Research all channels to market, competitors, growth areas and social media opportunities. Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. Skills related objectives. Business related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Research all channels to market, competitors, growth areas and social media opportunities. Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. Skills related objectives. Business related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Research all channels to market, competitors, growth areas and social media opportunities. Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. Skills related objectives. Business related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

On The Job

AUGUST 19, 2010

Randel, author of “The Skinny on Networking,” (Rand Media, $14.95), says the key to getting over a networking phobia is to realize that there are different ways to enter the networking pool without feeling like you’re drowning in a sea of embarrassment and self-doubt. You don’t get that from social media,” he says.

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Promotion 2010 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. IT training.

Training 100

Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! Many companies do not pay for their assistants to receive training and they don’t encourage assistants to keep their skills up to date.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Training Networking Suppliers 100

The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

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? The recent downturn has made companies think twice about who they are dealing with and has made them potentially more likely to switch suppliers.

2007 100

2007 2008 2006 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

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? You want the whole tree." " 1 week ago Be a likeable person to be successful at being self employed or a freelancer. 1 week ago More updates.

Training 100

Training 2007 2008 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

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? Yet as soon as these women have a child they are placed on a ‘has-been’ pile with their skills and talents lost. You want the whole tree."

2007 100

2007 2008 2006 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 8, 2008

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? Even if you are not creative enough to design your own signs, if you possess the right skills you will be able to manufacture them to order.

UPS 100

UPS 2008 2007 2006 100

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

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? Skills needed: You will need to have a background in personal training and nutrition or have experience of working as a fitness instructor.

UPS 100

UPS 2008 2007 2006 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

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? You use your language and local knowledge skills and open up a new market for this small business. Get your suppliers to advertise in it!

2007 100

2007 2008 2009 2006 100

The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2009

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? You want the whole tree." " 1 week ago Be a likeable person to be successful at being self employed or a freelancer. 1 week ago More updates.

2007 100

2007 2008 2009 2006 100

The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

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? Skills needed: You need to be a creative person who is able to design an amazing experience for your clients. You want the whole tree."

UPS 100

UPS 2008 2007 2006 100

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

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? Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

UPS 100

UPS 2008 2007 2006 100

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2008

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? Often the conversation includes the so called “skill shortage&# , felt especially hard in Australia these days. You want the whole tree."

2008 100

2008 2007 2009 2006 100

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

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? Said on August 19th, 2010 at 6:52 pm Great customer service skills are missing in a lot of businesses today. You want the whole tree."

Customer Service 100

Customer Service 2007 2008 2010 100

The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

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? Skills needed: The only essential skills for this business are knowledge of CV writing and the ability to write well. You want the whole tree."

UPS 100

UPS 2008 2007 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 16, 2010

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? You want the whole tree." " 1 week ago Be a likeable person to be successful at being self employed or a freelancer. 1 week ago More updates.

2007 100

2007 2008 2006 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2010

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? You want the whole tree." " 1 week ago Be a likeable person to be successful at being self employed or a freelancer. 1 week ago More updates.

2007 100

2007 2008 2006 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2008

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? Of course you’ll need a skill in order to do this, and the knowledge to market yourself. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

2008 100

2008 2007 2009 2006 100

The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2009

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? You want the whole tree." " 1 week ago Be a likeable person to be successful at being self employed or a freelancer. 1 week ago More updates.

2009 100

2009 UPS 2007 2008 100

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 19, 2008

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? Partnerships benefit from finding it easier to raise capital and drawing on the combined skills and knowledge of all partners. You want the whole tree."

2008 100

2008 2007 2006 2009 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Give a presentation on what benefits you bring to the company - Especially in a group interview setting, this can be a good way to showcase your presentation skills – something often difficult to really do in a traditional interview. Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? Help them attract and retain top talent?

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100

The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 21, 2007

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? Team has many function, they develop more skill, service, and opportunity to your business. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

2007 100

2007 2008 2009 2006 100

The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 7, 2007

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? You want the whole tree." " 1 week ago Be a likeable person to be successful at being self employed or a freelancer. 1 week ago More updates.

UPS 100

UPS 2007 2008 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

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? Skills needed: You will need to be very good at graphic design and it will help if you know how to print T-shirts already, although you could learn.

2008 100

2008 UPS 2007 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

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? So I can work on my communication skills to do a better job in future. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

Management 100

Management 2007 2008 2009 100

Success

JULY 25, 2022

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. Although it was an achievement that could be considered the highlight of my 20s, for me, it was only the beginning of what has become my life’s mission.

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Credit Card Retirement Finance Negotiating 261

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 11, 2017

As you guys can imagine with two weeks to go to the Virtual Summit I am literally up to my head in videos, online event technology, marketing and social media. We will compare the skills and the level of support required in these different environments, the challenges and the benefits. Stepping up and leaning into meetings .

2018 168

2018 2015 Suppliers Confidence 168

The Small Business Blog

MAY 9, 2006

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? There is no way you could hope, as a small business, to employ even one of these skill sets full-time, unless they are important to the core business.

2006 100

2006 2007 2008 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2007

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? Before I retire for the day with a nice glass of my favorite malt, I wonder what she means about the Scots and blending skills? You want the whole tree."

2008 100

2008 2009 2007 2010 100

The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

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? The ability to do a lot yourself, pick up aspects of skills you need to complete a task and then get back into selling/making/building/consulting, ie.

2007 100

2007 2008 2009 2010 100

The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

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? Size of the accounting business – Small may save money, but do they have the right skills. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

2006 100

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