Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. The situation has improved over the last few years and we have seen record numbers attend events in 2014 but it will continue to be a struggle in 2015. Client Entertainment.

2015 100

2015 2014 Social Media Salary 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business. Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. The first large commercial event is in July 2014. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q2.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business. Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. The first large commercial event is in July 2014. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q2.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business. Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. The first large commercial event is in July 2014. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q2.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 17, 2014

Hairdryer and make-up mirror. The hotel has everything that a business traveller requires with access to a 24 hour business centre and faultless wifi throughout the building. Advertised minimum rate per night $319 (January 2014). . Bose CD music system with assorted CDs with i-Pod connecters. Digital in-room temperature control.

Travel 100

Travel Equipment 2014 Restaurants 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Our mobile phones are already an integral part of our lives but in 2015 o ver 3 billion people will only access the internet by phone next year. Travel technology. Both advancements in technology will have a big impact on assistants who organise business travel for their boss. Mobile ready.

Social Media 100

Social Media 2015 Phones Twitter 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2014

With the beautiful antique French furniture you could imagine yourself in Paris that is until you step out onto the charming corner balcony and find yourself looking up at the many New York skyscrapers. 2 line speaker phone with voicemail. Advertised minimum rate per night $208 (January 2014). . Self-controlled air conditioning.

Travel 100

Travel 2014 AT&T Phones 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 19, 2014

After a few hours of sightseeing I got the phone call and headed back to the hotel to check out my room. The hotel had invited me up to their new roof top terrace – the 5 lounge bar-restaurant – to sample their cocktails and new bar menu. Advertised minimum rate per night is 425 CHF (October 2014).

Expenses 100

Expenses 2014 AT&T Restaurants 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. She and I had a lot of opportunities to interact because of the work we did and my executives reporting up and we physically sat near each other. Or take walks throughout the week.

Mentoring 189

Mentoring Skills Learning IAAP 189

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Long gone are the days of endless budgets, assistants are now given strict instructions on how much they can spend on the events they organise and sustainability is not something that comes up in a conversation with our bosses. So let’s encourage: Any exhibitors you have to travel light and to have simple exhibition stands.

Budget 100

Budget 2014 Travel Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2015

I manage his schedule and monitor his emails, as well as help organise some of his travel, company events, and client dinners, occasional research, expenses and ad hoc tasks – all the general PA duties. My alarm goes off at 05:30 and I usually hit snooze twice before actually getting up. What are the main aspects of your role?

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Expenses 2014 2015 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. First up we have the Edinburgh PA Network. What made you decide to set up the network? It is brilliant!

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Confidence 2015 100