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News from Assist Travel

Practically Perfect PA

With Assist Travel just a few month’s away, I thought I would share everything that I have been working on behind the scenes. We really do have world-class speakers talking all thing business travel. The venue has been confirmed and we have some brilliant suppliers attending the exhibition. .

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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

Success

I traveled the world from Australia to Switzerland, selling tickets and packages to corporate clients for the world’s largest sporting events. Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. And I did change that day.

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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. He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business. Office managers are responsible for keeping businesses running smoothly.

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Day in the life: Torsten Maerz, PA at Deutsche Bank

Practically Perfect PA

I also organise his business travel. Since I commute to work, on my way to Frankfurt I read lots of books on the train or I like to surf the internet for things that put me in a positive mood. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. What does an average day look like?

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Day in the life from Cressida Ford, PA at Cardiff University

Practically Perfect PA

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. Internal & External Training. Magazine Subscriptions.