Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. The more bedrooms you book the more you can negotiate and get free of charge. I sound marvellous don’t I!?

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Allwork

MAY 12, 2024

Recognizing that a primary source of financial stress is concern over the ability to retire comfortably, these workshops aim to equip employees with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about saving and investing for retirement. Here are some options: 1.Retirement

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

By understanding the ins and outs of our own finances, we can better equip ourselves with the tools and strategies needed to reach our money goals. Whether you are looking to negotiate a salary for a job offer or increase your salary at a current position, the key to securing an easy “yes” is preparedness.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 4, 2021

Planning a successful event takes months of preparation, a lot of dedication, and a willingness to remain flexible to make sure that you’re equipped to deal with any pitfalls along the way. Planning an event is no small feat – you’ll need to draft the first plan, set a budget, assemble a dedicated team, and negotiate with vendors.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. The price point for this can be negotiated. What is the food like?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. The price point for this can be negotiated. What is the food like?

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Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

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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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 30, 2013

When choosing a venue for your next conference there is more to consider than just the budget. Looking for a high value and a quality venue within your budget can be difficult, so being adaptable for outlook, services, layout and general feel of the building can help to vary the price. In-house services.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 26, 2013

Here are the links to my previous blogs: How to negotiate when planning an event. Sometimes it is worth looking outside of London (or any major city) for venues, even if some people have to travel it could save lots on the overall budget. Event budgeting is a major MAJOR factor in organising any event.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 11, 2011

Have you negotiated some tricky issues with difficult clients or team members, financial snafus, or equipment/technology failures? Do you have knowledge around bookkeeping and finances and can offer consulting packages on budgeting or business financial planning? If they happened to you, they are likely happening to others.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

What is your budget? Usually a venue takes about 40% of your overall budget, if not more. This limits your negotiating power to compare pricing and use your own vendors. Note that if there isn’t a fully equipped kitchen you might be building one from scratch in a tent in the adjacent parking lot?

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 25, 2024

The Freelancer’s Dilemma: How to Get Skilled Labor on a Budget The answer is to challenge norms. The Art of Negotiation: How to Get What You Need at a Discount Consider this: you can reinvest every penny you save into your company to fund a marketing campaign, hire a new employee, or simply maintain operations.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 6, 2013

Everything needs to be budgeted out so the company doesn’t lose too much money before it starts to pull in revenue. Look for best rates on shipping; a little negotiation is not at all a bad idea with multiple carriers. Entrepreneurs office environments office equipment startups' Modern Office Photo via Shutterstock.

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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. They oversee many aspects of daily operations, including hiring new staff and ensuring all necessary duties are completed on time and within the office budget.

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Success

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If your offer doesn’t align with your education, career level, skill set or experience, you’ll need to know how to negotiate salary. Successful salary negotiation can ensure that you’re compensated fairly and boost your professional success. When To Negotiate Salary It’s best to negotiate your salary after an offer is made.

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Success

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This section should outline plans for the funds, such as equipment purchases, staffing or marketing and describe how the investment will help the business grow. The funds will be used for the bakery’s initial setup costs, including bakery equipment, renovations, raw materials and working capital.

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