Workplace Insight

MARCH 14, 2023

This year The Workplace Event is launching a highly focused content theatre – The Knowledge Hub // Culture and Health & Wellbeing. Register for your FREE pass to The Workplace Event today. Image: Claremont Group The post Build a healthy workplace culture at The Workplace Event appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Managing High Stakes Projects, Programs, & Events. Admins a nd EAs are ground zero for high stakes programs, projects, and events. Board meetings, investor visits, executive recruiting, due diligence, you name it – if it’s critical, strategic, and confidential, it hits the EA desk.

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Management Project Management UPS 130

Allwork

JUNE 9, 2022

The location on 101 Park Avenue takes up 20,000 square feet and provides meeting rooms, event spaces, seasonal food offerings, and more for up to 200 guests. The post Convene Reopens Midtown Manhattan Flexible Office And Event Space appeared first on Allwork.Space.

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International UPS 130

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2019

When it comes to managing an event, there are so many moving parts and so much to think about. Using technology to help manage your events will make the task so much easier. Here are our favourite tech tools to organise any event. Tech tools to organise any event On-site communication My number one tech […].

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2018

One of the most important tools to control any event is the event budget. Despite it being just a humble document the budget is what underpins every successful event. It’s normally just a simple excel spreadsheet or perhaps its a page on your accounting software. In this post, I want to help you give your […].

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Budget Health Skills Management 164

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 27, 2018

I organise a lot of events, and I also attend a lot of events so I get to see a lot of networking take place and I can tell you straight away, most people find networking scary. That is why people avoid it at all costs, they either don’t go to events at all, or […].

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Networking AT&T Management 217

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

As we all know, when it comes to organising events there are a million decisions that have to be made. The venue choice is a significant consideration and something that can make or break an event. From catering through to goodie bags and badges, there are a ton of things to think about. So, in […].

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Skills Management 222

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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Negotiating Equipment Budget Management 116

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Assistants are asked to organise a lot of events; this is nothing new! But the events we organise are getting more and more complex with lots of moving parts, technology and ever-growing expectations. Event management is a full-time job, and we have to juggle event planning with all our other tasks.

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Management Skills 133

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 18, 2018

As a PA/EA you already regularly organise meetings and minor events. However, event management is a skill that is a little, ok a lot more specialist. You probably organise the social aspects too, certainly the office Christmas party! If you have been asked to organise a conference as part of your role, know that this […].

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Management Skills Email 212

Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Then stack all of this on top of your everyday life obligations, and it’s hard to truly reap the benefits of the event. To ensure you get the most out of networking and professional development events, create a post-event plan. Know your limits and set aside time following the event to recover physically. Do a Debrief.

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Networking Social Media Calendars Gifts 52

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 13, 2019

We are delighted to invite you to attend Venues + Events Live this Autumn (18-19 September, Old Billingsgate, London & 24 September, Manchester Central) where you will discover the best tips and tricks to help you plan your next event. We understand the busy life of PAs and EAs and how spending your time as […].

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2019 Management 100

Small Business CEO

JUNE 28, 2021

Did you know that online virtual events have their roots back in the early 00s? While business juggernauts such as IBM and Cisco were, at the time, leading the way for virtual events, many smaller businesses were a little slow on the uptake and the importance of this revolutionary and immersive platform.

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2021 109

Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The benefits of team events are well known. As the editor for All Hands and an event organizer myself, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from event planning experts. Before you launch into planning, define the purpose of your event. Choose a venue that fits your event. However, the planning process can be hard.

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Stress Calendars Holidays Goals 160

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Since administrative professionals are usually the ones planning events, managing catering, speakers, binders, and AV/tech, it was wonderful to celebrate their learning achievements through a great event celebrating each of them as a stellar assistant! When YOU come to the conference, don’t miss the Gala event!

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Administrative Professionals Networking Business Cards Gifts 134

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2017

Organising team building events seems to be one task that most assistants are asked to manage, which is not much of a surprise considering we are pretty awesome at organising events! Firstly, you have to know exactly why your team needs building – getting objectives for any event can be really difficult. Think about it.

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Budget AT&T Skills Management 150

Small Business CEO

MARCH 30, 2021

An estimated 34% of event planners say increased attendance is the most satisfying result of turning to virtual events, according to Event Manager Blog. Virtual events are increasingly becoming an integral part of marketing strategies in various businesses. photo credit: Chris Montgomery / Unsplash.

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Expenses Management 111

Brilliantly Better

MARCH 11, 2020

This will probably go down in history as one of the biggest social engineering events of humanity, probably one that will mark the beginning of a new era. Read more Social Engineering – The “Coronavirus Event” The post Social Engineering – The “Coronavirus Event” appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Small Business CEO

APRIL 20, 2022

The post The Benefits of Using a Mobile Event Application appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. This has opened up new opportunities, some driven by a necessity like event applications. Mobile event apps are now a vital part of many events. In this digital era, smartphones are becoming increasingly popular. …

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UPS Management 52

Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

One big challenge with going to networking events is staying present and engaged. If you want to maximize your experience at a networking event, be present. Here are a few tips for setting effective boundaries so you can make the most of your time at a networking event. Learn how to create your networking event goals here.

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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? The events show from SquareMeal. 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.

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Suppliers 2017 Social Media Restaurants 154

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

We recently worked with Gallus Events who managed our Assist Travel event in London. The event management was seamless and one of the main reasons was because they used an online event registration / management platform called Eventbrite. Eventbrite Event Management. collect payments and send automated invoices.

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Management Travel AT&T Social Media 100

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. Squaremeal Venues + Events Live. Squaremeal organises one of the largest exhibitions for event organisers and assistants and this year is no exception. Book your place for free now.

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Restaurants Suppliers Social Media Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

Organising a business event or corporate hospitality can be a tricky and time consuming task. The art of finding the perfect venue for your corporate event is never easy. You need to juggle the demands for location, capacity, budget, amenities and environmental factors to get the right result for your event. A free service.

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Stress Budget Negotiating Project Management 159

Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Attend a networking event. Sign up for another networking event… and the cycle starts over. Imagine how different this would look and feel if you set goals before attending the event. To make the most of networking events and the relationships you form, set goals for your time there. Feel like something is missing.

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Goals Networking Business Cards Agenda 52

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2017

We used a combination of iPads and Post-it notes to ask our workshop attendees questions about what makes an event supplier great, and what makes them not-so-great…. What does a good event supplier do? What is frustrating from an event supplier? Event supplier ‘Red Lines’ – things to avoid!

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Suppliers Skills 2017 Networking 153

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 3, 2019

If you are going to attend an Assistant industry conference, you will get much more value if you spend a little bit of time preparing correctly for the event. We all know this, and yet all too often an event pops up on our calendar for the next day, and we think, is this tomorrow […].

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Calendars UPS Training Management 113

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Event-driven architecture, also known as EDA, is proving to be an ideal model for application design. This architecture pattern relies on certain event triggers, that can help different businesses and enterprises achieve both flexibility and scalability, for real-time adaptation and decision-making.

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Worxbee

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Virtual events have been popular, but you probably noticed them explode over the course of the pandemic. There are several advantages for companies running virtual events, including that they get more reach and can include people who might otherwise not have been able to travel. There are two basic criteria that we’d look at: #1.

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Agenda Social Media Promotion Environment 52

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

We can however use the events industry to make small but significant changes. Think of the amount of food waste during any one event. Whether it is a corporate dinner, a lunch buffet or a mass participation sporting event. Whether it is a corporate dinner, a lunch buffet or a mass participation sporting event.

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Suppliers Travel Agenda Policies 154

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2017

Organising team building events seems to be one task that most assistants are asked to manage, which is not much of a surprise considering we are pretty awesome at organising events! Firstly, you have to know exactly why your team needs building – getting objectives for any event can be really difficult. Think about it.

Budget 100

Budget AT&T Skills Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2017

We used a combination of iPads and Post-it notes to ask our workshop attendees questions about what makes an event supplier great, and what makes them not-so-great…. What does a good event supplier do? What is frustrating from an event supplier? Event supplier ‘Red Lines’ – things to avoid!

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Suppliers Skills 2017 Networking 138

Andrea Kalli

APRIL 6, 2017

Here is an example of a really nice colorful and professional business event promo video. The post Business Event Promo Video Demo 1 appeared first on Video Design, Editing, and Marketing Virtual Assistant. This is the basic version. I love the colors of this, but I can also adjust the colors to client needs.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 3, 2014

Congratulations, your event is finished. Feedback from the events you organise is really important for a number of reasons. Firstly, your organisation will have spent substantial amount of money on the event and the feedback will help demonstration the return on investment. Here is my event feedback template. Not at all.

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Forms Skills Networking AT&T 100

Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The event planning industry certainly suffered some setbacks in 2020 and this year, too, as the global pandemic left people stuck at home more than usual, and many events canceled. … The post How to Start a Successful Event Planning Venture appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. Do Plenty of Research.

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2020 UPS 52

Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

… The post How Seasonal Shopping Events have Changed Loyalty Programs appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. Customer data can be gathered and analysed with greater precision than ever before. The history of Loyalty. The loyalty program is often thought of as a modern innovation.…

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UPS Environment 98

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 9, 2015

Assistants are using technology to help them manage their events and also to make their events better. Event Management Systems – taking all of the administration away from your events. Event Management Systems – taking all of the administration away from your events. Check out: The Live Group.

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