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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Tackling Business Strategy: 6 Tenets of Building a Scalable Brand

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But they are time-consuming and expensive. Staff members leave, and cross-training is critical. Meanwhile, a service she uses herself offers great training for disobedient pets. For instance, a pet food supplier would be a candidate for Emma to avoid as she may one day expand into pet foods. Yes, brand refreshes happen.

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A day in the life: Matthew Want, PA, Marcham Publishing

Practically Perfect PA

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.

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Day in the life: Torsten Maerz, PA at Deutsche Bank

Practically Perfect PA

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. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. However, these times always depend on my boss’ schedule. I read mine and my boss’s.

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Top tip guide to managing global ground transport

Practically Perfect PA

Organising the most appropriate ground transportation supplier for your company can be straightforward, but to get the best value and the best travel experience from your service provider, you need to find out a bit more information. Choose the best supplier for your needs. Get value for money. Find out how you book.

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Day in the life from Cressida Ford, PA at Cardiff University

Practically Perfect PA

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….

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

Practically Perfect PA

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.

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