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.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 19, 2015

Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly 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. meetings with our suppliers are completely optional. Event schedule.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

If you answered positively then yes you would be correct I think using social media for your professional development and networking is an absolute must! Do share links and interesting articles you have read as this is a great way to interact with your network and provide support for others. That must however does come with a big but!

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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. Awareness training for managers. Greater training for PAs. E.g. Some Business Studies courses.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. By doing this you will become aware of what is going on in your industry & profession, potential training / conferences, networking associations, publications to read, awards to enter etc.

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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.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2014

If you haven’t been before, it is a fantastic exhibition for PAs, EAs, VAs, Office Managers and Administrators, which brings together lots of great training and really relevant suppliers for office professionals. Readers can apply for tickets by emailing RSVP@cti.co.uk. CTI Roadshows.

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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.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 6, 2012

.  Firms within a cluster may be competitive or cooperative and are often reliant on other firms in the cluster as suppliers and/or customers.   Industrial clusters are successful because of the economic advantages that come from a tight network of customers, suppliers and cluster-related talent.

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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.

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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. Internal & External Training. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations. Support for an Internal PA Network. Richard Branson.

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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. PA Life Training Courses. PA Life is running a variety of training courses throughout the year. Folks, let me introduce you to PA Life.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

To set up an excellent permanent makeup business, you must heavily invest in training. Irrespective of whether your jurisdiction of operations takes the training as a prerequisite or not, you must do it for your clients’ sake. So, you should go through a safety and first aid training and any other necessary health-related training.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BioTeams

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

A Virtual Enterprise Network (VEN) is a voluntary and dynamic community of SMEs that commit to working together for a period of at least six months (ideally, twelve months) to collectively seek opportunities to participate in collaborative projects of mutual business advantage. Network Ground Rules. Network Development and Governance.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

There has just been the big Office Dynamics conference in the States on this very subject and EUMA are about to hold a training session in Manchester called From Stressed to Strategic. Networking. Having a network to fall back on when something goes wrong is so helpful. What does resilience actually mean?

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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.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 7, 2024

As the guidelines highlight, this can be practiced through training sessions, lunch and learns or by creating safe spaces in staff networks, such as encouraging confidential one-to-ones with managers. Employers should communicate clearly, consistently and regularly to practice genuine commitment to supporting menopausal workers.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

In addition I met with a number of serviced apartment suppliers and from the outset it was clear that the apartments were considerably cheaper than the best corporate rate I was offered at a hotel. I conducted a short project, where I surveyed all of the consultants to find out what they needed from their accommodation.

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BioTeams

MARCH 4, 2009

Alex Lin (CEO of ChinaValue Business New Media) has just conducted a major interview with me ( Ken Thompson) where we explore in detail the concept of The Networked Enterprise for Chinavalue.net. Link to the book - The Networked Enterprise - on Amazon.com. Here are the full interviews in both English and Chinese. Interview (English).

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Build your own network! A Niche Market Can Be Your Train to Succes s: Talking to my fitness trainer the other day reminded me of niche markets and how they’re central to so many small business’s success. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! — ST.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

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). Networking – Establishing / Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships in person & online. Supervise and train other clerical staff.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Build your own network! E-Mail me or follow me. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! Starting a Small Business?

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 24, 2010

Build your own network! « Good Customer Service Can Go A Long Way Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at 5:58 pm and is filed under SME-Blog. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Build your own network! Skills needed: You will need to have a background in personal training and nutrition or have experience of working as a fitness instructor. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Making your small business carbon neutral. Starting a Small Business? Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

Build your own network! It was difficult for me to understand the necessity of the product training until one day a call rolled over to my line and the person on the other end was a prospective customer with very detailed product questions. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 20, 2010

Build your own network! You are training your customers that that is what you are worth. E-Mail me or follow me. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. You ask a question, I answer! Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Starting a Small Business? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 10, 2009

Build your own network! We have been training a large number of virtual assistants in all aspects of our service offerings for months and we are very confident we can provide a professional and extremely cost-effective service to all our clients. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2006

Build your own network! Computerised records This is my preferred choice; using the right package for your needs and with suitable training and support of course. Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2010

Build your own network! I have found that where I would like to think that I am quite personable face-to-face, my professional training steers me to a slightly more stilted style of writing for an audience. E-Mail me or follow me. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. How to be successful and eco-friendly.

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BioTeams

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Keywords: Biomimicry, Bioteams, Management, Organizational change, work teams, Virtual enterprise networks. The study of the Virtual Enterprise Networks is a challenge to take advantage of technology and communications and to effectively implement them in a business area or project. CONCLUSIONS.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 3, 2010

Build your own network! He consults, trains and provides a mobile coffee service too. On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™ allows you to run your business online. Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 30, 2010

Build your own network! « Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget Top 5 Tips for Small Businesses at Easter » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 6:30 am and is filed under SME-Blog. What is Small Business Infrastructure? How to be successful and eco-friendly.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 13, 2023

All suppliers have best practices which can be distributed by role to enable active reminders, ongoing support, plus tracking of use and improvement of content daily. The UK has historically suffered from underinvestment in infrastructure, including transportation networks, digital connectivity, and research and development facilities.

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