Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. Even if they are starting to irritate you, keep a smile on your face (even if its fake) and repeat yourself until they walk away. Ask them when it needs to get done and come to a "reasonable" compromise.

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Success

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sign up for a fitness class, writing group, musical group, advocacy organization, community service activity, networking group , etc. Not everyone wants to travel alone , but not everyone wants to be with others the whole time, so this opportunity allows a mix of both,” explains Renzi. Make healthy compromises.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

Being together helps us develop empathy, trust and our personal networks, and enables us to experience diversity — and through inclusion — cultivate a strong sense of belonging. without major travel time.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time. Support for an Internal PA Network.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Liliya shares her journey navigating culture gaps as an immigrant to the US, communication, networking, and working with an assistant team. An immigrant to the US, she has 11+ years of experience as an EA with international companies and counting – now on the US side!

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Complex travel arrangements, calendar management, and keeping up with technical innovations are only part of what an excellent executive assistant needs to do for you. Trying to recruit through your network usually doesn’t work for executive assistant-type roles either. After all, it takes time for a network to expand.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 26, 2013

Here are the links to my previous blogs: How to negotiate when planning an event. Sometimes it is worth looking outside of London (or any major city) for venues, even if some people have to travel it could save lots on the overall budget. It could be the venue, the presentations or the networking elements.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 29, 2009

Their duties include (but are not limited to) answering and screening calls, meeting and greeting clients and customers, maintaining executives calendars, writing correspondence, generating reports, meeting planning, filing, travel arrangements, maintain client/customer data records, supervising others, and the list goes on.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Don’t get me wrong they still travel for Board meetings and client engagement but they don’t get on a flight simply because there are no alternatives to getting everyone together. It is also not ideal for sales pitches or negotiations. Are there any services you use for virtual meetings and conferencing?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Don’t get me wrong they still travel for Board meetings and client engagement but they don’t get on a flight simply because there are no alternatives to getting everyone together. It is also not ideal for sales pitches or negotiations. Are there any services you use for virtual meetings and conferencing?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Executives travel all over the country. Assistants should be a business partner to their executive, so start acting like a business partner and convince your manager why you should be allowed to travel out of state. Emphasize the benefits of networking with peers and learning from others in the field. Negotiate if necessary.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Executives travel all over the country. Assistants should be a business partner to their executive, so start acting like a business partner and convince your manager why you should be allowed to travel out of state. Emphasize the benefits of networking with peers and learning from others in the field. Negotiate if necessary.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

It is easy to negotiate on the price per night with a serviced apartment as they do tend to discount on block bookings. If you have negotiated a deal whereby you make advanced block bookings there is the possibility that you will miss out on those last-minute deals with other hotels and serviced apartment providers.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Fortunately, they were able to waive it and we only lost our $500 deposit. It is always worth asking.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 6, 2010

  So, Washington Post, we're opening the bidding at $50 (we want to leave some negotiating room).  .  We're - well let's just say we're not that.    But we make money.    This is a substantial premium (50X) over Newsweek's estimated value. 

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C-Suite Assistants

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Was the executive able to negotiate and close an important deal? An executive assistant can: Handle Lower-Level Tasks An assistant can answer and forward calls, filter and respond to email correspondence, schedule meetings, manage schedules, book business and personal travel, keep track of business expenses, and much more.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 2, 2014

As I continue my travels, I''m offering up a guest post from a regular contributor to the blog, Mike Dariano. One of the ways that givers get ahead is through better networking, and not in the traditional sense of selling something to someone. Grant also writes about how givers negotiate better than takers.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 12, 2024

It includes administrative duties like inbox management and answering correspondence, managing schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and setting up meetings, but that’s just the beginning. Allows Greater Focus on Important Tasks What is the greatest value of an executive assistant?

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Small Business CEO

MAY 6, 2013

While this does mean a lot of traveling on your part, building such a relationship automatically puts you in the know if there’s a crisis. If you don’t speak the language of the country in which you are doing business, hire the assistance of a resident professional negotiator, such a lawyer, who also speaks English.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 10, 2024

With an estimated 27,000 delegates from 90 countries, MIPIM is still a force to be reckoned with when it comes to opportunities to network and learn as delegates, with organisations using the week to deliver news, insights and thinking. all of which is more symbolic than impactful. Without a green future there is no future.”

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

As you become more established and learn to network well and brand yourself through social media, you'll find that headhunters and recruiters will call you in hopes of poaching you. You will find yourself having to juggle an interview schedule and working to continue networking or to not get bored. Everyone is busy.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Ability to travel as necessary. Should have excellent multitasking, team work and networking skills. Your work will revolve around the ability to network, build relationships with clients, and persuade others to acquire products. Expertise in online marketing and social media strategy.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 10, 2012

How you network, how you brand and sell yourself, and how amazing you are as an assistant all play a factor. They also travel a lot all over the world. For example, my boss would be a board member of another company or some personal events would overlap with networking. Tread carefully and speak humbly when you negotiate.

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Success

DECEMBER 14, 2024

I chose the travel niche hired a team of people to create the videos for me, and I now have over 925,000 views on the channel, he says, adding that technology and AI have been a big help. Over time, your efforts will create a strong network of trusted contacts who know your strengths and value your expertise.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Scheduling Conflicts : If you have a busy schedule with frequent travel and appointments, you may have difficulty organizing your time and fitting everything in. A personal assistant can organize personal and business travel, schedule all appointments, purchase gifts for family members and clients, take meeting notes, and plan large events.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The room was sleek and sophisticated in every way and clearly furnished for the savvy business traveler. Of course the hotel bellmen safely secured the bags so we hadn’t a care as we went to breakfast for more fun and networking. The beautiful, plush room had a huge floor to ceiling glass wall that faced the sunrise.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The room was sleek and sophisticated in every way and clearly furnished for the savvy business traveler. Of course the hotel bellmen safely secured the bags so we hadn’t a care as we went to breakfast for more fun and networking. The beautiful, plush room had a huge floor to ceiling glass wall that faced the sunrise.

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Brilliantly Better

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

In the last two months I started a consulting project (quite a big one, it will end in March next year) where I have to spend a few hours every day in an office, evaluating progress of a team, provisioning, negotiating deals, creating and implementing strategies and so on. Social Networking and Relationships Reply 2 Seth M.

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Success

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If your offer doesn’t align with your education, career level, skill set or experience, you’ll need to know how to negotiate salary. Successful salary negotiation can ensure that you’re compensated fairly and boost your professional success. When To Negotiate Salary It’s best to negotiate your salary after an offer is made.

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Success

APRIL 9, 2025

In fact, many are now negotiating flexible work arrangements to gain greater control over their careers while staying present for their families. Leverage social media use platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram and X to share your expertise, interact with others in your industry and build your network.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

While historically, only the largest businesses have had access to these perks, which include internal procurement teams and volume discounts on technology tools and travel, this newly launched program aims to help companies of all sizes control operating costs and overhead, allowing them to accomplish more with less.

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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2024

But it all started offline during an early morning out in Afghanistan’s arid desert while traveling with the USO. I [was] running out of hours in the day to get all the stuff that I’m doing done, [but I knew] I should not negotiate with my fitness,” he says. “So Everything was very quiet. He also found time. “I

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Success

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The women we honor through the Women of Influence campaign are building networks of support and collaboration that empower others to succeed. Through Women STEM Mentorship, she created a platform that advances women in STEM through advising, networking and educational workshops. Dawn Belamarich, Ph.D.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Second, it “avoids any teamwork disruptions,” especially if “you are in a place with a different time zone or don’t have an optimum network connection to do your work.” Third, if management knows you’re traveling, they may be more flexible with response times and project deadlines. The 3 Dos of Working on Vacation 1.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 1, 2025

JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY Join the Leader Assistant Global Community for bonus content, job opportunities, and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders! Travel, you know, he might have a fair bit of travel where he comes home on a Sunday or a Monday.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2024

At first she didn’t believe it, but eventually Fletcher tried it, became hooked and ultimately quit acting to travel to India to learn more about meditation. Florence Williams, who has been a contributing editor to Outside magazine, scoured the latest science while traveling the world for examples. In Build Your Dream Network , J.

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