The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Contact local development agencies – some may offer training programs Hire local teachers or consultants to run short training schedules.

Training

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

There were a number of Executives in attendance supporting their assistants including a senior Managing Director who spoke about his commitment to training and improving skills for assistants within BlackRock. Networking at external events will put you into contact with new suppliers, like-minded assistants and even potential customers.

Networking

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

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….

Suppliers

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 29, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Many equipment manufacturers offer free training to companies that purchase their products. Don’t overlook the usefulness of this.

Budget

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

Arranging travel (including training expenses), visas and accommodation and occasionally, travelling with the CEO to provide general assistance. Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers.

Travel

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work! Ask your manager for any training suggestions they may have, and request training opportunities. We wanted to explore what career development in the PA role looks like.

PowerPoint

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2013

Here are a few other excuses I’ve come across over the years that companies use not to train their support staff: You do not have a qualification to maintain so we won’t support your training. Think about how you can achieve these objectives on your own, through the company or with an external supplier.

Suppliers

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 4, 2014

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. Over the course of the two day show there are plenty of activities for attendees.

Restaurants

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

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. Of course, I ensure that he has the correct information and all the relevant documents for his meetings. However, these times always depend on my boss’ schedule.

Restaurants

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2016

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! Over the course of the two day show there are plenty of activities for attendees.

Restaurants

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. Your evening will continue with a fabulous four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines while you watch our tutors create the dishes for you to enjoy.

Restaurants

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2012

During this year’s event the powers that be put on a PA day which along with the exhibition including specific training sessions for PAs. Although I have already attended a training course on Financial Crime through work I thought I’d refresh my memory and go along to a session on the Bribery Act and how it specifically affects Assistants.

Suppliers

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particularly 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. Our suppliers know these are the predicaments faced by assistants.

2016

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were power for the course for the PA. The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). Supervise and train other clerical staff.

Social Media

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

There are hundreds and hundreds of exhibitions and the same number of training sessions taking place over the three days. 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.

Suppliers

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

There are hundreds and hundreds of exhibitions and the same number of training sessions taking place over the three days. 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.

Suppliers

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

There are hundreds and hundreds of exhibitions and the same number of training sessions taking place over the three days. 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.

Suppliers

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

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. Awareness training for managers. Greater training for PAs. Seek out further training opportunities. E.g. Some Business Studies courses.

Suppliers

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. Time based: When is the deadline?

2014

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. Time based: When is the deadline?

2014

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were par for the course for the PA. 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. Salary Increase.

Business Cards

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.

Networking

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! In many conversations that I have with assistants one of the topics that always comes up is the lack of training opportunities that we receive.

Business Cards

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. For assistants who need to update their little black book of contacts we will have a brilliant ‘speed networking’ session where all of the delegates will be swapping details on those great suppliers.

2017

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Of course, it’s important to invest in PRINCE2 training and certification, as this gives individuals and teams the understanding of the methodology. Finally, to complete your professional development for PRINCE2 training, be honest about the professional skills that will benefit you as an individual.

Training

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 30, 2010

There will, of course, be times when deadlines need to be met or work just has to be done that will make even the most well organized small business owner feel that they are not managing their time effectively. Remember, there are only 24 hours in a day, so let other people help you. Bear in mind that your time is money!

Management

The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 31, 2013

At the core it offers the user an always on, easy way of keeping in touch with colleagues, clients, suppliers and anyone else they may need to deal with on a daily basis. Trains, hotels and other public places often promise Wifi connectivity these days but in reality you may not get what you expect. Personal Wifi Hotspot.

Keyboards

Allwork

AUGUST 28, 2023

This is what my most recent book is about, The Open Culture Handbook, where I’m trying to nail that down in a scientific manner because and we can talk about this over the course of the discussion, but since the early 1980s, businesses have been enthralled with the culture concept. You can cross borders pretty easily.

AT&T

Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Recent surveys have shed light on the pervasive nature of this problem, revealing that a significant portion of workers continue to experience sexual harassment at work not only from colleagues, but also from third parties such as suppliers, customers and patients.

Legal

The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 3, 2010

Of course, there are external pressures on us all, and mortgages to pay and families to support have to play a major role in how we develop our businesses. He consults, trains and provides a mobile coffee service too. That is why I will always say there is no iron-clad correct way for a business start-up to progress. 9-5, 5-9 or both?

2007

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

The venue has been confirmed and we have some brilliant suppliers attending the exhibition. . During the course of Assist Travel, we will share the knowledge you need to greatly improve your business travel processes and procedures and save your organisation lots of money!

Travel

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. He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business. Low-cost training courses are available online.

Management

All Things Admin

AUGUST 17, 2022

Training – Yellow. Vendors/Suppliers – Orange. This three-part course will make you a OneNote pro in no time! Color coding can be applied to notebooks, sections (or tabs of information), pages, and tags. Here is the color code I use in my office: Speaking Engagements – Red. Business Development – Navy Blue.

Mentoring

Service Untitled

APRIL 4, 2012

Nowadays businesses are either riding the social media train or stranded at the depot. Of course, if the news media grabs onto something particularly egregious, the firestorm rages on, but in general customers just fade away because no one ever responds. Statistically the majority of Facebook posts and Tweets remain unanswered.

Social Media

The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2006

You can of course run your vat on what is called an ‘invoice basis’ This method involves you claiming vat back on expenditure and paying vat on sales when the invoices are raised, irrespective of when payment is made. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

UPS

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Employee engagement is a force behind success Cheryl September 08, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Employees , Hiring & Training 2 Comments Employee engagement is the motivation, commitment, and loyalty of people working in order to further an organization’s interest.

Customer Service

The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2007

Of course we don’t need a study to tell us what is already perfectly obvious: flexible working isn’t just desirable from a personal and social level, but makes good business sense too. Executive Coach Training Said on January 27th, 2009 at 12:28 pm Creating a work-life balance can be difficult. great work stefan.

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