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. She was fabulous!

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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. She was fabulous!

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Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In the cold twice-daily budget meeting room, our no-nonsense beat editor called on each reporter to boldly lay out their soul—er, story idea—for review. And you’ll be equipped with the tools to negotiate benefits in this new landscape. I spent hours crafting angles and imagining how the pieces would come together. Maybe it is.

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Success

AUGUST 2, 2024

Close to one in four of them use knowledge of coworker salaries to negotiate higher salaries, which suggests the necessity of openly sharing this information when possible. While having a high-performing employee on the team is great, it can backfire when there is no communication with the boss about intentions.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

It has a feature-rich platform that includes credit score tracking, subscription management, budgeting and more. In addition to its powerful subscription management, the app’s features also include bill negotiation, expense tracking and budgeting, financial health monitoring and savings goals with automation. It’s simple.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Entrepreneurs may be dealing with financial reports, taxes, and budget planning, which can add to their stress. How can you create a budget or plan to alleviate this concern? Treat them as non-negotiable appointments. These factors can disrupt business routines and contribute to overwhelm. Are you worried about overspending?

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 4, 2021

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. photo credit: Stefan Lorentz / Pexels. But you’ll also need to anticipate any problems that may arise and make sure that you have a backup plan for each.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

If you’ve been declined for a raise, or told it’s just not the right time, or been given some excuse about budgets and pay scales…I’m here to help. They have achieved results that have had a direct and profitable impact, and they’ve contributed meaningfully to team and organizational goals. Raises reward past behavior.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 31, 2019

Without the luxury of relying on venture capital and big investments, having an effective sales process is non-negotiable. But even with the smartest salespeople, how can you compete with larger sales teams with bigger budgets? … The post Sales Tips For Small Business Sales Teams appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

Choose the right venue finder and you’ll have a dedicated team working on your behalf, with all the professional knowhow you could possibly wish for. You need to juggle the demands for location, capacity, budget, amenities and environmental factors to get the right result for your event. Why should you use a professional venue finder?

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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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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2013

We are asked to arrange all sorts of events including anything from a team training day through to the company Christmas party and other large scale conferences, exhibitions and dinners. Events can be expensive especially if they are for team building or internal training. Can you host a webinar or have team drinks instead?

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

Ask your client or stakeholder, the person who asked you to take on the project, what are the primary parameters for the project, what are the secondary and what is most negotiable. If you are introducing a training course for colleagues on a shoestring budget, then cost will be the driver. Is it quality, time or cost?

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Leadership must adapt to guide teams without traditional office environments. Lifelong learning is non-negotiable in a world where change is constant. You could see, you know, the more kind of global teams, and we learned to be a little more mobile. Because if everybody has the same freedom, think of a sporting team.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Once the recession really hit home my Director’s budget was cut quite drastically and she asked all of us to think of ways to cut back on costs. As a team we looked at the department’s out goings and realised we were spending a fortune paying the expenses associated with the consultants staying in London, such as accommodation and meals.

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The Leader Assistant Podcast

APRIL 16, 2023

In this episode, Kathleen talks about working with virtual assistants, changing your mindset toward money, how to negotiate for higher pay, and tips on public speaking. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Speak your mind, even If your voice shakes.

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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. 20 do’s and don’ts for team building events. 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. Here is a great piece on event budgeting.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

It can be pretty soul destroying contacting loads of hotels and venues only to find out on the site visit that they don’t have availability for the day you need, that don’t have the space or they cost over your budget. Not a confident negotiator? Let them do it for you. Probably not.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 11, 2011

This can be especially valuable to entrepreneurs who are looking to go to the next level, build a team, delegate tasks, and automate their businesses. Have you negotiated some tricky issues with difficult clients or team members, financial snafus, or equipment/technology failures? Troubleshooting. Specialized information.

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Success

JUNE 1, 2024

We’ve secured the strongest budget proposals from the President for comprehensive paid leave in history. With a team that is 99% women, how could I not push for this very critical policy? We’ve seen public opinion move to record highs. We have the first-ever bipartisan working group on paid leave in the House and Senate.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

This has proven very helpful to our team here in landing our clients in the right venue, and we hope it’s as helpful to you as you embark on your journey to find the ideal location for your event. What is your budget? Usually a venue takes about 40% of your overall budget, if not more. Daniel Watson, Peerspace.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The purpose and audience dictate the rest of the planning parameters, including venue, budget, meals, and materials needed. Define roles for team members and be clear on autonomy. Don’t be afraid to negotiate. The biggest negotiation mistake in event planning is focusing solely on price. Gather the details.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Last September I successfully negotiated a change in title and salary, but am still the lowest-paid manager in our company, even though I have more management experience than several other managers. In this role I managed staff, but was not given a manager title. I’ve had one 2.5%

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Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

This job also meant that I had to spend a lot of time with Olympia and the whole creative team. Whether it was the actor who needed to be fired or the budget that needed to be cut or the scene that just wasn’t working, Olympia was usually the one who spoke the words that needed to be said but could also hurt people’s feelings.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 20, 2017

Here is a look at how to manage expectations and build a strong team, the importance of budgeting, and why you need to address legal compliance issues as a priority. There is also an overview of negotiating a fair price and bringing all the components of the project together. Harmony within the project team.

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Page Personnel

MAY 26, 2021

They can also run up to a full year or more for project rollouts, or if a company is reviewing staffing needs or hiring budget for permanent positions. Doing ‘double-duty’ is often expected in the name of a ‘lean team structure’. RELATED: How to negotiate your next salary 4. Contract work is very different in that regard.

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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 may be the first person that team members talk to when they arrive at work each day. When a manager doesn't have people skills, they won't inspire the team to achieve success.

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Energage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Despite agreement on the business impact, executive teams continue to struggle with building up these critical areas of the organization. The first challenge is the mindset and the priority setting at the senior team level. Executive teams think twice before taking actions that might shake investor confidence.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 30, 2019

More often than not, the contracts are fairly straightforward: you negotiate the job you have to complete, and how much the company will pay you. That’s not to say there’s no room for negotiations but in typical situations, it’s about a flat fee. These agents are also able to negotiate on your behalf.

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Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

And given the role many administrative staff are playing in supporting their teams in today’s challenging business environment, they deserve the recognition more than ever. Budget perceptiveness. What are their administrative skills? Everything from planning to communicating, organizing to problem solving.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 15, 2013

She runs operations in a lean team and has written about her experiences and insights on the official Startup Safary blog (where this piece was initially published ) and on Venture Village. About 4 weeks before SuSBerlin , the number of things that needed to be done was proving to be too much for our small team of five people.

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Success

MAY 26, 2024

She began to explore other opportunities and ultimately left JP Morgan for BuzzFeed and its digital media and strategy sales team. It provides you with so much information and allows you to better negotiate and make demands in the workplace.” Don’t simply accept terms Negotiate everything!

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. Executive assistants are running meetings, making hiring decisions, giving presentations, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and are considered co-leaders. Yes and no.

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Success

AUGUST 10, 2021

You look at your monthly budget and see that by signing only two new clients per month, you can not only cover your expenses, but also stash some cash. The SpaceX team looks at all root causes of previous failures and determines that only a simple timing delay would be necessary. Hmm, how could we cover that pesky budget shortfall?

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Allwork

JANUARY 2, 2025

But, there are practical ways to optimize your budget without compromising the quality of your services or your members experience. Negotiating Your Lease Your lease is a significant expense, so it’s worth negotiating the terms. Consider negotiating for a longer lease term in exchange for a lower rental rate.

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Allwork

MAY 2, 2025

These numbers show a technology wave already past the pilot phase and heading straight for operating budgets. Generative AI Delivers Immediate Wins Procurement teams feed last years contracts into fine-tuned language models that flag tariff-sensitive clauses and surface alternative suppliers before the next purchase order prints.

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