Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Glocalization  refers to the integration of local differences in the cost and availability of skills to a standardized global structure that enables their use. For instance, Alibaba has emerged as a significant platform for international trade in intermediate and final products, especially among SMEs and microenterprises.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As our most ambitious and innovative businesses, who contribute over 50% of the UK’s SME economic output, they have the power to generate economic growth and high-skilled jobs in every locality and sector, and we know that, even in these uncertain and challenging times, they want to push ahead on growth, innovation and internationalisation.

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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. Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Refresh job description/LinkedIn profile frequently to reflect skills and experience.

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Suppliers 2017 Networking International 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 31, 2016

Every April, American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) publishes a list of the most popular international cities for business travel and this year the worldwide community that supports Practically Perfect PA will give our Assist Travel attendees the inside track on the top destinations. Top 5 business destinations uncovered. Roomex.com.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

EXPLORE THE RESOURCES © 2024 Julie Perrine International, LLC HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE Want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or website? When there’s a place for everything and everything is in its place, your entire team will be more efficient! Need help getting organized?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2013

You should already have the skills you need for this job. Duncan’s influential article The Case of the Executive Assistant : At very senior levels, the return on investment from a skilled assistant can be substantial. Use this skill to strategically plan your career. We need you in the office at all times.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Wherever you are planning your event ask your venue to ensure they buy local food and drink product and wherever possible use local suppliers. The University of Greenwich run a great placement programme for corporates and agencies looking for interns and event students. This notion is true of whatever city you are in. Hannah Luffman.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. But actually influencing and persuading often more senior members of staff is a really important skill.

Networking 100

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. Internal & External Training. Magazine Subscriptions.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 12, 2013

My company, international trading website Alibaba.com, currently has 2.9 million India-based members and hosts more Indian suppliers than suppliers from any other country outside of China. India was identified as the third-largest market of opportunity for them, behind only the U.K.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Assistants should manage all aspects of their executives business travel including both domestic and international trips. Including researching new suppliers, maintaining contracts, communications and invoices. Executives should not organise their own business travel, no matter how easy or quick they think it is! Point of contact.

Management 100

Management Suppliers Holidays Calendars 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. CPD – Active learning in relation to both hard and soft skills.

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Social Media Fax Skills Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

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. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. IT training.

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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….

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Confidence Suppliers Training Expenses 203

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

In an attempt to answer this question I first did a quick Google search and was astonished to find a number of websites detailing the skills required for sales people and cold callers to ‘get past the gatekeeper’. Nothing worse than a bull-dog “gate keeper” – not just with external stakeholders but internal stakeholders.

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Skills Filing Policies 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

The venue has been confirmed and we have some brilliant suppliers attending the exhibition. . Our Executives travel far and wide, they are often away from home for long stretches of time and have to rely on our organisational skills to get them from A to B. We really do have world-class speakers talking all thing business travel.

Travel 100

Travel PowerPoint Suppliers 2016 100

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

When making sure you and your people have the skills they need to become successful project managers it’s important to look beyond the project management certification. However, there are other skills that will also improve performance.

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Training Project Management Negotiating Assertiveness 40

Energage

AUGUST 23, 2017

During times of high demand, as we are seeing right now in the US, the labor market tilts in favor of the ‘suppliers’ – or individual workers. Employees who feel that they are not getting a fair deal for their skills will be much more likely to seek options elsewhere. Unemployment: Way Down. Watch This Space.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 6, 2013

As the nation’s economic recovery slowly gains momentum, small business owners are finding that working with international partners can help their enterprises stay strong during tough times. For example, you may need staff that speaks a certain language or possesses certain skill sets. Find a workforce that’s right for you.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Suppliers Networking International 40

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 16, 2010

In brief each element should contain: - Strengths : internal attributes of yourself or your company that will serve to achieve objectives within the company. Weaknesses : internal attributes of the company that may be detrimental to achieving your goals. Opportunities : external factors that will make success easier.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

Skills needed: You need to be a creative person who is able to design an amazing experience for your clients. It will be helpful if you have basic web publishing skills to maintain your website. You will be paid on commission for your services but could also earn extra money by selling party supplies through your website.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Give a presentation on what benefits you bring to the company - Especially in a group interview setting, this can be a good way to showcase your presentation skills – something often difficult to really do in a traditional interview. Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? Help them attract and retain top talent?

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Skills needed: You will need to have a background in personal training and nutrition or have experience of working as a fitness instructor. Because you will be in direct contact with the general public you will need excellent communication skills and an approachable personality. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry. Basic web skills will be needed to maintain a website and good communication skills will be essential in order to convince your clients that you really know what you are doing! If you have knowledge of cosmetics and fashion consulting it will help tremendously.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Many people have trouble writing a successful CV or cover letter, so if you have excellent writing skills and know how to effectively create a résumé then this business may be for you. Skills needed: The only essential skills for this business are knowledge of CV writing and the ability to write well.

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UPS 2008 2007 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Kelly the Intern: Angel investors and Green guidance : PROFIT’s crack researcher explains how to get notices by angel investors and where companies can get money for going green. Do you earn what you should? Some entrepreneurs chronically pay themselves too little; others, way too much. Here’s how to tell if your salary is sound.

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2009 UPS 2007 2008 100

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Skills needed: You will need to be very good at graphic design and it will help if you know how to print T-shirts already, although you could learn. Although this is a competitive market, if you are talented and customer focused enough then you can become successful. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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2008 UPS 2007 2009 100

The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

This week we have now seen the Association of International Accountants ‘AIA’ making the same call in a recent article. Size of the accounting business – Small may save money, but do they have the right skills. Maybe I am wrong, maybe there will be enough pressure in the UK for the term accountants to be legally defined?

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BioTeams

JULY 31, 2005

The more sophisticated the nervous system is the more external triggers it can respond to, the more internal states it can sustain and the wider its vocabulary of communications with its external environment. This network includes all the teams members and partners, internal and external, individuals and organisations.

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Ergonomics Networking Environment AT&T 52

Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2010

What they don’t tell you is that in order to do any of these things you should do, you need to master something else first – something more intangible, something more than a skill. The Secret Marketing Skill that Packs a Punch That’s the secret – confidence. Get branding. Find affiliates. All of that, yes.

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BioTeams

JULY 6, 2005

Bioteam Symbiosis enables close co-operative relationships between internal and external team members. Thirdly, with the other two points addressed, we should fully embrace external team members from customer and supplier organisations as full team members and offer them full transparency. Rule 5 – Out-Team.

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Networking Collaborate AT&T International 52