Practically Perfect PA

JULY 25, 2016

You don’t need the extra hassle of searching for hotels, comparing and negotiating rates, keeping within budget and policies, chasing receipts and invoices at the end of the month… We understand. Win a hotel break in Berlin with Roomex. You have enough on your plate. The ink never dries on your to-do list.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Budget Travel Policies 100

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. Next, the article says that new generation leaders are content to schedule their meetings and book flights. They are not paid the big bucks to manage a calendar and book flights.

Calendars 325

Calendars Administrative Professionals PowerPoint Training 325

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

Ask your client or stakeholder, the person who asked you to take on the project, what are the primary parameters for the project, what are the secondary and what is most negotiable. If you are introducing a training course for colleagues on a shoestring budget, then cost will be the driver. Is it quality, time or cost?

Project Management 100

Project Management Management Budget 2017 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2013

The really great venues get booked up quickly so do start to think about your venue as early as possible. Don’t forget to set a budget. The budget needs to be finalised before you can organise anything. Do suggest a new year party if your company is on a tight budget. This is very important!

Budget 100

Budget Negotiating Stress Environment 100

Success

MARCH 23, 2022

Relationships like that can be formed in any number of ways; it could be over books or wine or musicals. But there’s a big difference between that and having a budget, a packing list and an hour-by-hour breakdown of where we will be in the course of such a trip, all of which I need to make it executable as a side hustle.

Social Media 290

Social Media Forms Negotiating Learning 290

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Once the recession really hit home my Director’s budget was cut quite drastically and she asked all of us to think of ways to cut back on costs. It is easy to negotiate on the price per night with a serviced apartment as they do tend to discount on block bookings. Filed under: Accomodation.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Expenses Restaurants 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

What is your budget? Usually a venue takes about 40% of your overall budget, if not more. This limits your negotiating power to compare pricing and use your own vendors. Their goal is to simplify the process of finding and booking space for meetings and events. Are there in house vendors we are required to use?

Agencies 100

Agencies Budget Suppliers Negotiating 100

The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 30, 2013

When choosing a venue for your next conference there is more to consider than just the budget. Looking for a high value and a quality venue within your budget can be difficult, so being adaptable for outlook, services, layout and general feel of the building can help to vary the price. Availability.

Budget 100

Budget Social Media Negotiating Equipment 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Here are a few tips on how to plan the perfect holiday party to ensure everything runs smoothly, the budget is met, and everyone has a great time. Stick To Your Budget The budget is your starting point, and you shouldn't do anything else before you have a definitive number.

Holidays 100

Holidays Budget Administrative Professionals Suppliers 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

Whether it was the actor who needed to be fired or the budget that needed to be cut or the scene that just wasn’t working, Olympia was usually the one who spoke the words that needed to be said but could also hurt people’s feelings. Everything is negotiable. When she did, they visibly relaxed and were relieved. Don’t change a word.

2021 98

2021 Negotiating 2004 Learning 98

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests. Turn to peer networks, blogs and books to support your turnaround. What to do?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

A book costs about $10 and you can learn a ton by actually reading a book on any topic. Sadly, too many people buy books they never read—not a wise investment.) Give yourself an annual budget for professional development and use it. If you don’t make the investment, you’re not a serious professional.

Networking 100

Networking Skills Negotiating Budget 100

Success

JULY 25, 2022

1 business podcast; landed a book deal; co-founded an app; and received features in Good Morning America , the New York Times , Forbes and more—all in the name of financial feminism. Whether you are looking to negotiate a salary for a job offer or increase your salary at a current position, the key to securing an easy “yes” is preparedness.

Credit Card 279

Credit Card Retirement Finance Negotiating 279

Success

AUGUST 10, 2021

The scenario: You are an e-commerce solopreneur, and your startup teaches aspiring speakers how to book paid gigs with corporate clients. You look at your monthly budget and see that by signing only two new clients per month, you can not only cover your expenses, but also stash some cash. Six Thinking Hats. What do you truly want?

Salary 312

Salary Lifestyle Budget Expenses 312

Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2010

Unfortunately, he didn’t have the budget for any of the strategies. Just like the first potential client, this one didn’t have the budget for the proposed strategies… But he understood that nothing would change until the company changed how it was responding to the situation. Now it’s time to really get to work.

Budget 40

Budget AT&T Twitter Social Media 40

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. The place might look amazing but if it is not practical then you will regret booking it. The price point for this can be negotiated. Are they amenable and willing to negotiate?

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. The place might look amazing but if it is not practical then you will regret booking it. The price point for this can be negotiated. Are they amenable and willing to negotiate?

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100