Practically Perfect PA

JULY 20, 2017

This week I have been working on the programme for the Future Assistant conference taking place next February. The conference will look at how the industry is changing, how the role is evolving and what skills are required to keep up with these new demands. A task that springs to mind is working with suppliers.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Design of these buildings/offices in future will play a big part in reducing carbon emissions; organizations will be using sustainable materials as well as suppliers to achieve net zero. . About 40 % of annual global carbon dioxide emissions come from buildings and construction.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

Involved in the day to day organisation of the magazine and conferences. Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers. Event logistics, organising conferences, first point of contact for delegates and speakers.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Did I know the difference between a board room or conference room set and a classroom set? I found them to be valuable assets not only because of their knowledge and well-established relationships with suppliers but their buying power as well. Did I think of this as meeting planning? I think you get the idea.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops. If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Betty Uribe Founder, CEO & business and life strategist Betty Uribe started her entrepreneurial journey as a teenager, shadowing her father on his day-to-day work visiting clients, suppliers and employees. This valuable experience set her up to establish her first company in biomedical engineering and manufacturing.

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Eco-Office Gals

AUGUST 17, 2017

Instead of traveling to a meeting, simply hold a video conference online. If not, consider switching to a more eco-conscious supplier. For instance, instead of printing that report, you could simply email it or upload it to the cloud where everyone can see it. You can even send forms to be signed electronically.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

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. I have picked up so many tips from her on how to negotiate and get your way with suppliers that I wanted to share them with you. Don’t let the supplier rush you into making any decisions.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

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. I have picked up so many tips from her on how to negotiate and get your way with suppliers that I wanted to share them with you. Don’t let the supplier rush you into making any decisions.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 23, 2017

Do you organise meetings, away days, conferences, private dinners, summer parties, teambuilding or other events? Venues + Events Live is the award-winning exhibition from SquareMeal, and helps PAs, EAs and event organisers find venues, suppliers and inspiration for their next 12 months’ worth of events. The events show from SquareMeal.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 11, 2017

When I started looking at the programme I thought to myself, I really want to put a conference together that truly inspires and empowers assistants. This is a big dream, but I hope the programme reflects my objectives for the conference. The conference is taking place at the very cool Proud Camden on the 8th and 9th February 2018.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

These spaces should boast cutting-edge technology infrastructure, including advanced audiovisual equipment and smart conference rooms. For tech-focused coworking spaces, providing super high-speed internet and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity is crucial.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 31, 2016

This is the first video I have done for Practically Perfect PA – I much prefer writing than staring at myself on screen – however – with Assist Travel coming up next week I thought I would also highlight one of the great sessions we have at the conference! Top 5 business destinations uncovered. The doors will open at 2.30pm.

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Travel Suppliers Restaurants International 110

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

We ran our first conference and exhibition for business travel booking assistants last September and I’m very excited to announce that we will be running Assist Travel again this year. At the end of this conference attendees will have the knowledge and the connections to greatly improve their business travel processes and procedures.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2017

Core Competencies / Featured / Time Management March 17, 2017 Technology of the week: iTranslate Featured / Office Tech / Technology of the week March 16, 2017 Creating Powerful Presentations Core Skills / Featured / Office Tech / The Assist Conference. March Newsletters. Office Technology Newsletter. Career Development Newsletter.

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2017 Suppliers Travel Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 21, 2016

With just over a month to go until the Assist Conference we are hard at work making sure that we put together the best conference for our amazing readers. For more information and to book your place please visit the Assist Conference website or you can register here. Assist Conference Programme. Programme highlights.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2016

I have also used both the website and the Squaremeal guide for numerous events, from small external meetings to week long residential conferences. 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!

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Restaurants Suppliers 2016 Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 4, 2014

I have also used both the website and the Square Meal guide for numerous events, from small external meetings to week long residential conferences. On the 17th and 18th September 2014 in Old Billingsgate, London , Square Meal Venues and Events Live will once again host over 250 venues and suppliers. Square Meal Venues and Events Live.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 19, 2015

Following the success of the Assist Conference I have decided to organise a few more events throughout the year. Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly when it comes to business travel. meetings with our suppliers are completely optional. We have selected a specific number of suppliers in key areas.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. By the end of the day you will know every other assistant attending the conference. Once again, the relationship between Assistant and their Executive will be at the heart of the conference.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

I thought the exhibition space worked well with lots of great suppliers who all contributed to the sessions during the day. In the meantime, we do have the Assist Conference taking place on Friday 24th February 2017. The conference programme, speakers and registration details can be found on the website.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops on career development for assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

When Nicky approached me to speak about my top tips for beginners at The Assist Conference I was truly honored. Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. You can get free headshots at PA/EA conferences such as Office Show.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Everyone who works in and around London knows the ExCeL London Exhibition and Conference center. ExCeL London is big, as you would expect from a venue that hosts global conferences and exhibitions. Getting off at Prince Regent means that you can go straight into the conference rooms without walking through the rest of ExCeL.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The CIPD has revealed its programme, including an exciting line-up of speakers, for its Annual Conference and Exhibition 2023 , taking place at Manchester Central and online across 8-9 November. This year’s event will focus on supporting people professionals to create a bolder future for the profession.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 24, 2016

This is often the way with us PAs – we have banks of knowledge which sometimes we only need to use once – a big office move, a one-off international conference. Insiders.com – a website where PAs from anywhere can search the database to find a supplier suggested by another PA, with their reason for recommending and relevant contact info etc.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 17, 2014

Does the venue have a list of required suppliers? Do we have to use the venue’s suppliers? The auditorium can hold 270 people and is ideal for conferences, presentations and film screenings. Can the venue offer any discounts (especially during their off-season)? What is the cancellation policy? How much is the deposit?

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Conferences, training and networking events can be equally as daunting especially when you are attending on your own and have to join in group activities and network with strangers.As I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career. Well you have to learn something!

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

Another crucial task is meeting organisation, including finding a venue, arranging refreshments and VC-conferences. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. Also, I read all emails to my boss and assess their importance in order to help him to reply. I also organise his business travel.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

Cressida recently spoke at the Assist Conference. This month we have a day in the life from Cressida Ford, PA at Cardiff University. She was full of useful tips and very charismatic on stage. This brilliant day in the life gives you guys a little insight into her warm personality and a fantastic outlook on life and the role of a PA. .

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 9, 2015

So I thought I would ask William the Curator of Tech Fest a conference and event technology showcase which takes place at ExCeL on the 19th June to explain how five very different types of event technology can help those assistants who are involved in events stay on top of their events.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 21, 2015

We held our first Assist Travel conference and exhibition on Friday 25th September at the Hilton Bankside and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the day. The hotel itself was not open to guests and you could literally smell the fresh paint in the conference space. As you can imagine I was really excited to get the conference started.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

I will be presenting on this very topic at the conference. Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly when it comes to business travel. Assistants have to navigate their corporate travel policy while ensuring their Executives have a smooth business trip while relying on suppliers to make that happen.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

If you request to attend a Training Day and they say that time away from the office is the main issue, then you need to make the conference seem as undisruptive as possible. Internal & External Training: The first external conference that I ever attended was Square Meal Venues and Events. The Assist Conference 2017.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Simone White, the founder of ACE Network, will be speaking about internal networking groups at our conference next year – Assist Conference. Networking at external events will put you into contact with new suppliers, like-minded assistants and even potential customers. Visit the website for more information.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I also attend a lot of events for my work itself particularly when I am asked to source venues and meet new suppliers. Last week I attended EIBTM in Barcelona. This means that I am not always in the office.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I also attend a lot of events for my work itself particularly when I am asked to source venues and meet new suppliers. Last week I attended EIBTM in Barcelona. This means that I am not always in the office.

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Suppliers Calendars Training Travel 100