Small Business Labs

APRIL 1, 2011

  John is about to release a new version of his book Built to Sell , which we will review later this month.  The blog post I found most interesting shows that Facebook is the preferred social media network small businesses want their suppliers to use to communicate with them. 

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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. Assist Travel.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

We ran our first conference and exhibition for business travel booking assistants last September and I’m very excited to announce that we will be running Assist Travel again this year. Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particularly when it comes to business travel. Book your place. The aim of Assist Travel.

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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. By visiting their stand you could also be in with a chance of winning some Fabyouless cards ! Who are CTI? CTI Roadshows.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2016

And so it was I spent several days researching, getting quotes, insurance, booking etc so that on one fateful day I had 3 pianos in simultaneous motion around the country. This in turn meant moving the art deco ship’s piano from the London home to a friend’s house in another part of the country. I was now an expert in piano removals.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Inspired by the wonderful book – Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg this session is for every assistant that has come out a meeting frustrated that they didn’t make the comment or voice their opinion. Diana is an absolute expert in PA networking, working within a startup culture and the role of a modern day assistant.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

They run events, they organise meetings, they book business travel, they organise corporate hospitality and order promotional goods. It’s no wonder then that assistants decide which suppliers to use and often purchase their services without having to get approval from Executives or Procurement. Assistants are natural networkers.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

For example I always include the following contact details: The out of hours telephone number for the travel agent you booked through. Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly when it comes to business travel. Book your place now. The telephone number and address for the local embassy office.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Build your own network! 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. You ask a question, I answer! This is like a 24% p.a.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Build your own network! 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. You ask a question, I answer! This is like a 24% p.a.

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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. It is easy to negotiate on the price per night with a serviced apartment as they do tend to discount on block bookings.

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BioTeams

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

technologies intensively to connect the internal efforts of employees and to extend the organization's reach to customers, partners, and suppliers. We call this new kind of company The Networked Enterprise ". Read The rise of the networked enterprise: Web 2.0 finds its payday. click here for more details ).

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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

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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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. The world is your oyster.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 21, 2015

’ This was half an hour where everyone called talk about their experiences booking business travel, what goes wrong and how to fix any issues that might crop up. We used this session as a bit of a networking / ice breaker. During lunch we made sure that everyone had some time to network and chat.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Build your own network! If the supplier knows you are ready to buy for the right price they will cut you a deal. Promise to buy from one supplier for better payment terms, like 60 or 90 days. Getting a better price is especially easy to do right now, since suppliers are tripping over themselves to get business.

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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. CLICK HERE to Book Online ! Free attendance to special networking and PA Life Club- sponsored events. Folks, let me introduce you to PA Life.

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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. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations. Support for an Internal PA Network. “Succeeding in business is all about making connections.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Build your own network! Seen as an expert in her field she has released a book entitled “ The Zen of Social Media Marketing”. I was lucky enough to catch up with Shama this week, and spoke to her about why she wrote the book, and what’s in it for small businesses. How to be successful and eco-friendly.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

I spent a lot of time researching great venues, restaurants, hotels and suppliers and I really enjoyed it. i-escape is a good blog to follow for those that book boutique hotels. Smith Travel Blog is part of the Mr & Mrs Smith hotel search website, which is also worth checking out for hotel bookings.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 1, 2015

I also act as the central point of contact for both Directors which might include meeting clients/suppliers, telephone liaison and managing emails whilst they are away. I enjoy reading a lot and recently went to the Gothic literature exhibition at the British Library with friends – I was surprised at how many of the books I’d read.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 30, 2010

Build your own network! by Stefan Töpfer on Jul 30, 2010 Fellow blogger John Crickett is busy writing a new book: The Big Book of Business Ideas , and he needs your help. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Concentrate on your business, not your office. Starting a Small Business? John Needs YOU!

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2007

Build your own network! by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 29, 2007 I was kindly invited by 3 Network & Skype to attend the launch of the new 3 Skypephone in London today. The 3 Network and Skype have created a mobile phone handset with Skype button , so the user can make free Skype calls into the internet to any Skype user world-wide.

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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. There is a full stage model in the book]. Interview (English).

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 1, 2010

Build your own network! We will open the book. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.&# E-Mail me or follow me. What is Small Business Infrastructure? How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Its pages are blank.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

You can meet with potential suppliers but also attend free training sessions. Networking Groups. There are PA networking groups springing up all over the place these days, which is absolutely brilliant! Other than you being out of the office for a day or two your company really doesn’t have much to lose. Business podcasts.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 30, 2010

Build your own network! Keep stakeholders (customers, staff, suppliers etc.) Let me know when your book is out I could write a review. What is Small Business Infrastructure? How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Making your small business carbon neutral.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Build your own network! Shop around : Make sure you are getting the best deals from all you suppliers- right down to your electricity, broadband and gas bills. If your business has an inventory make sure you source the best suppliers at the right price, and don’t be afraid to haggle ! You ask a question, I answer!

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Build your own network! Categories Announcements Balderdash Business Books Business Checklists Business Ideas Business Quotations Comments Customer Service Guest Blog How to … avoid growing pain be eco-friendly be successful bootstrap choose your office deal with taxes do a reality check do a SWOT plan do bookkeeping.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

Build your own network! Nacamar, was one of Europe’s largest ISPs in the late ’90’s, today part of Tiscali, had continuous problems with hacker attacks, hard disk failures, network outages and other network problems. Many a time these problems were outside our own network and control.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 21, 2007

Build your own network! In a modern business context we also call these teams Small Business Communities or Small Business Networks. As you can see we live not only technologically in a networked world – we live in a world of teams, communities and people networks. E-Mail me or follow me. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 24, 2010

Build your own network! Develop a network of mentors you can rely on for good advice. E-Mail me or follow me. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. What is Small Business Infrastructure? How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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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. Life does not come with a rule book.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

Build your own network! There are companies who will help you to set up or do business abroad, like Zana Network. As I mentioned in my post, Zana Network specialize in exporting – not only for US small business – and can help with advice and grants. Starting a Small Business? What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Build your own network! The recent downturn has made companies think twice about who they are dealing with and has made them potentially more likely to switch suppliers. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Concentrate on your business, not your office. You ask a question, I answer! What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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