Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Sourcing reliable, well-priced suppliers who offer excellent service is something that Assistants are frequently tasked with. Finding the right supplier for your business can be tricky; you have to look at costs, what they offer and that they meet your specific needs. Core Skills Featured admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Key Skills Office manager PA Personal Assistant Suppliers Virtual Assistant

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Suppliers 2019 Skills Management 116

Small Business CEO

AUGUST 1, 2021

Wholesale jewelry suppliers are one of the strongest backbones of the industry —most especially if you are a retail jewelry business owner. For most entrepreneurs, finding a reliable wholesale jewelry supplier is the largest hurdle that they face.

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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! The supplier can’t prove previous successful services. The supplier won’t accept feedback.

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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! The supplier can’t prove previous successful services. The supplier won’t accept feedback.

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Suppliers 2017 Networking Learning 125

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

You might not think so but assistants deal with suppliers on a a regular basis. From hotels to stationery manufacturers, car hire companies and venues for events we are constantly procuring suppliers. It is essential that we know how to procure great suppliers and build effective relationship which benefit our organisation. Whatever it happens to be if you understand your buying power it will enable you to negotiate and it will help you attract high quality suppliers.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 12, 2017

The Practically Perfect PA supplier of the week is Tripmate. The post Supplier of the week is Tripmate appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. Here is everything you need to know about this new corporate travel booking platform. What is Tripmate?

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Suppliers 2017 Policies Finance 141

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 18, 2017

The post Supplier of the week: Gilded Globe appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. Gilded Globe provide the most exclusive premium airport services the world has to offer, expediting passengers through over 200 airports worldwide. Born out of a desire to bring the airport Meet & Assist industry into the 21 st Century, our attitudes, processes and systems exemplify a modern company with a true understanding of high-end quality, with our sole focus on our clients’ experience.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 18, 2017

The post Supplier of the week: Gilded Globe appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. Gilded Globe provide the most exclusive premium airport services the world has to offer, expediting passengers through over 200 airports worldwide. Born out of a desire to bring the airport Meet & Assist industry into the 21 st Century, our attitudes, processes and systems exemplify a modern company with a true understanding of high-end quality, with our sole focus on our clients’ experience.

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Suppliers 2017 2016 Travel 100

Small Business CEO

MARCH 26, 2020

For those working in the hospitality industry, reliable supplier relationships are everything. Finding the right supplier is just the first step, though. Read on to find some suggestions for building a meaningful supplier relationship with the right caterer.

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Suppliers 2020 Training Management 56

Small Business CEO

MARCH 2, 2015

Business owners who take suppliers for granted can quickly find themselves last on the list when it comes to inventory arrivals. … CEO Leadership business relationship relationship building suppliers As with any business deal, the relationship you have with your manufacturing plant needs to be nurtured to ensure it’s both long-lasting and beneficial for both parties.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

… Economy & Environment construction business suppliersMultiple sectors of the Canadian construction industry are seeing incredible growth in a difficult economy — the estimated statistics are positive, the number of job openings is rising, and the list of future projects is getting longer. This means that the construction industry has to be prepared for the increasing demands, especially when it comes to their chemical supplies. The growing construction industry in Canada.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 23, 2018

There are actually a thousand reasons why you should seek the services of exhibition stand suppliers. … Management exhibition stand exhibition stand suppliersAre you planning to participate in a trade exhibition soon? Here are some tips for you. For you to come up with the most effective marketing strategies, you need to rely on a number of resource, both in and outside the organization.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. I have picked up so many tips from her on how to negotiate and get your way with suppliers that I wanted to share them with you. Complimentary items from the supplier are great but if they don’t fit in with your priorities then don’t let the venue use this as a bargaining tool. Don’t let the supplier rush you into making any decisions. Pin It.

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Negotiating 2012 Suppliers Agencies 185

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. I have picked up so many tips from her on how to negotiate and get your way with suppliers that I wanted to share them with you. Complimentary items from the supplier are great but if they don’t fit in with your priorities then don’t let the venue use this as a bargaining tool. Don’t let the supplier rush you into making any decisions. Pin It.

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Negotiating 2012 Suppliers Agencies 152

The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms by Stefan Töpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers – make sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. Firstly there is the extended payment term, of 60, 90 and 180 days – see if your supplier will allow any of those terms. E-Mail me or follow me.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms by Stefan Töpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers – make sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. Firstly there is the extended payment term, of 60, 90 and 180 days – see if your supplier will allow any of those terms. E-Mail me or follow me. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 15, 2019

Their time is always in demand, be it from clients, suppliers, colleagues around the business and of course from members of their team. It kinda goes without saying that organising your Executive’s schedule is a never-ending task. As an Assistant, it is your role to make sure your Executive sees the right people at the […].

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2019 Management Suppliers Skills 167

The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

What would make you into a loyal customer to your suppliers? I’m loyal to suppliers with good service, reliability, honesty, they know my name and care about me as a human being. On the other side I am not loyal to my phone company, my energy provider – they don’t care, I’m just a number…

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2011 Suppliers Phones 159

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If you are setting up a jewelry retail business, you’ll have to partner with suppliers and vendors that support you in delivering the right product to your buyers. Nevertheless, wholesale jewelry suppliers are not created equal. Apply the following tips if you are keen on having your wholesale supplier help your business succeed.

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2020 Suppliers Customer Service UPS 67

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Top companies recognize how this tremendous force can bring customer satisfaction, able suppliers to productively be in involved in the company’s best interest, and consequently mean profitability as all the cogs operate in a synchronized manner. Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Retailers are transforming their supply chains in two ways: building stronger and more integrated relationships with suppliers; and changing their distribution network to be closer to their customers,” he says. He explains the stronger relationships with suppliers provides the ability to offer a broader catalog without carrying the inventory. Remember a few years ago when you paid extra to have something delivered in two days?

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2018 2017 Suppliers Networking 100

The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Overseas suppliers can cut costs by a huge margin, in some cases by as much as 60%. As the recession continues, being able to stay competitive is an absolute necessity in the current economic climate. If you’re in the retail industry one such way of staying competitive is through importing goods from abroad. This means…

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2012 Suppliers 188

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2017

Featured / Roundup March 29, 2017 How to solve those hotel booking ‘facepalm’ moments Assist Travel / Sponsored post / Travel March 27, 2017 Managing your boss's schedule like a mega star Core Competencies / Featured / Time Management March 24, 2017 Branching out - moving on from being an EA Career Development / Featured / PA Perspective March 22, 2017 Seven tips: What to look for in an event supplier Core Skills / Events / Featured / Working with suppliers March 20, 2017 Are you wasting time?

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2017 Suppliers Travel Skills 133

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2017

Featured / Roundup March 29, 2017 How to solve those hotel booking ‘facepalm’ moments Assist Travel / Sponsored post / Travel March 27, 2017 Managing your boss's schedule like a mega star Core Competencies / Featured / Time Management March 24, 2017 Branching out - moving on from being an EA Career Development / Featured / PA Perspective March 22, 2017 Seven tips: What to look for in an event supplier Core Skills / Events / Featured / Working with suppliers March 20, 2017 Are you wasting time?

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2017 Suppliers Travel Skills 133

The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Take a close look at your current relationship with suppliers. Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Is there anything that can be done to sweeten the deal for both of you? Perhaps entering some kind of agreement with…

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2012 Suppliers 168

Small Business CEO

AUGUST 13, 2021

Rethink Your Energy Suppliers. How often would you say you make changes to your business? When you find a routine that works, there is a tendency to just stick with it, whereas really, there is always going to be room to improve.

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2021 Suppliers Management 83

The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Overseas suppliers can cut costs by a huge margin, in some cases by as much as 60%. As the recession continues, being able to stay competitive is an absolute necessity in the current economic climate. If you’re in the retail industry one such way of staying competitive is through importing goods from abroad. This means…

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2012 Suppliers 169

Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 31, 2013

Look for other sources : When a supplier you are depending upon cannot deliver, within your time frame , look for other suppliers who can. Accept partial delivery : Sometimes a supplier cannot deliver an entire order on time, but can deliver enough to keep the project moving forward. Offer incentives : This calls for going beyond the terms of an agreement to get extra effort from a supplier or sub-contractor.

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2013 Project Management Suppliers Assertiveness 155

The Small Business Blog

JULY 21, 2014

” – Michael Owen Edwardes, British company executive Anyone who has ever owned a business will know that you can’t get very far without being honest, whether it is to your employees, suppliers or customers.… “Managing a business requires a great deal of frankness and openness and you actually lead by being very honest with people.”

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2014 Suppliers Management 162

The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2012

The business has to be launched, new customers found, and many suppliers dealt with, and such a large amount of work in the business’s early days can often be overwhelming. Starting a new business can be a very exciting time, and also a very busy one. It is all too easy to become tied up…

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2012 Suppliers UPS 158

The Small Business Blog

JUNE 1, 2012

Often life happens and you think it is going to be a problem, but if have a closer look all these following circumstances hide business opportunities: a business contact accepts a new job with a new company an employee starts his/her own business a supplier discontinues a product line a competitor launches a new product…

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2012 Suppliers 152

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

When speaking with customers, suppliers, investors, competitors, or peers, the way in which you present yourself and your business will have a lasting impact on whether or not they do business with you, or in the case of competitors treat you as a genuine threat… As a small business you know that every communication counts.

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2011 Suppliers 161

Small Business CEO

APRIL 27, 2021

Your business phone system is your company’s lifeline to suppliers, customers, and the world. It also remains as one of the simplest ways to communicate within a workplace and beyond the company’s walls.

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Phones 2021 Suppliers 87

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. At Assist Travel you will meet with travel suppliers who anticipate your needs, network with like-minded assistants and learn from travel professionals who understand the industry inside and out.

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Travel 2015 Suppliers Budget 155

Small Business CEO

APRIL 22, 2021

It serves as a professional place where you can meet with clients and suppliers alike. With some businesses you are always going to need an office. Now, with such spaces, you do have to pay attention to the décor. photo credit: Uneebo Office Design / Unsplash.

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2021 Suppliers Learning Management 87

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Offer your product or service at a lower price if someone tells you that they already have a supplier. The weekly top 5 tips post is always full of helpful hints and advice for small, home and micro business owners. Reduced risk is always an attractive proposition. Be tenacious when it comes to…

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2011 Suppliers 159

Small Business CEO

MAY 27, 2021

So you might have an issue with a supplier in a country different to your own and need to bring a prosecution against them.

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International 2021 Suppliers Legal 82

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

If your business primarily serves as a supplier to other businesses that shut down during the holidays, you’ll not have much choice but to also close your business too. Depending on their line of work, the festive period can either be the quietest or the busiest time of year for an entrepreneur. That’s not usually… Read the full article here: Christmas for Entrepreneurs on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Business Events business event business events winweb hub xmas

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2013 Suppliers Holidays 157

Success

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Although it sounds complicated, a graphic example shows how easy it is: Sales are Down Store Inventory is Low Supplier is Unreliable Some Items Discontinued Outside Sales Team Below Goals High Team Turnover Low Team Morale.

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2021 Payroll Suppliers Health 113

Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Finding a reliable supplier is important to ensure that you receive high-quality chemicals for your needs. It is equally important to find a supplier that will provide high-quality services like chemical blending, safe transportation, and bulk storage. Ideally your chemical supplier should have a level of service that matches the high quality of their supplies.

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2017 Suppliers Management 62

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 13, 2019

Big companies, in general, also came in 2nd and supplier mergers and concentration came in 5th.  The Institute for Local Self-Reliance recently released its 2019 Independent Business Survey. The key finding is small independent businesses see large corporations - and especially Amazon - as their main competitive threat.    They also feel government policies have not helped.

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2019 Suppliers Policies 128

Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Switch energy supplier. The first thing to do when looking to save on costs is to check if you have a good deal with your energy supplier. For any business owner, finding ways to save money is important.

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2020 Suppliers UPS Environment 58

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2013

Much of the day-to-day process of business is actually based around persuasion, whether it be persuading someone to buy from you, persuading a supplier to give you a better deal on materials or persuading someone to complete a task. The power of persuasion is a unique skill that entrepreneurs need to practice.

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2013 Suppliers Skills 145