Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Every admin wears many hats: office manager, personal assistant, life coach, travel planner. Every time your manager is heading out of town, it’s time for you to don your travel planner hat, slip into your traveler’s shoes, and equip yourself with your suite of travel planning tools. Inefficient Communications.

Travel 100

Travel Google Docs Administrative Professionals ASAP 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

However, planning meetings also requires one to know and understand the hospitality industry and how it works, how to determine which venue and what destinations will work best for the types of meetings you’re asked to plan, the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiations, budget prep and oh so much more.

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Suppliers Attire Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals 226

Allwork

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Despite smaller budgets, these businesses are often outperforming larger corporations in innovation. And if you think about those top performers, they have better equipment, they have better training facilities. If it’s just an equipment war, then it’s whoever has the biggest budget or has a breakthrough design.

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AT&T Environment Equipment Budget 279

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 17, 2014

Each room is equipped with the following: Etro toiletries. The hotel has everything that a business traveller requires with access to a 24 hour business centre and faultless wifi throughout the building. The fitness centre is particularly good and the high-tech equipment well maintained. Plush microfiber bathrobes and slippers.

Travel 100

Travel Equipment 2014 Restaurants 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. Once you have completed all of your site visits (you should see more than one venue ideally) there are a few additional factors to contemplate: Transport to the venue – how are your delegates going to travel to the venue?

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. Once you have completed all of your site visits (you should see more than one venue ideally) there are a few additional factors to contemplate: Transport to the venue – how are your delegates going to travel to the venue?

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 26, 2013

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. The last thing you want is to have malfunctioning equipment and not knowing how to fix it or who should fix it! Here is a great piece on event budgeting.

Budget 100

Budget Negotiating Agencies Equipment 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 31, 2008

On the day the copier is taken away because it's deemed "frivolous" equipment, the CEO arrives in a new Bentley and declares he's leaving for some time away in the south of France, because the office mood is "such a downer." The company used to provide Blackberries and cell phones, but say they're no longer in the budget.

2009 100

2009 2008 Restaurants Travel 100

Allwork

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It costs so much with some of this equipment as well. There’s so many different niches and it does depend on budgets and different things like that as well. And so these niche providers of specialists are coming up as well. That’s really serving a role and demand led as well. I think that’s always the one.

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AT&T Travel Environment Restaurants 278

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 22, 2015

From booking trains or flights, to finding a hotel that suits both the budget and the boss, you’ve probably honed your skills. With a boss that travels a lot you’re probably getting to know a lot of different meeting venues across the country. Organising business trips requires a lot of logistical tinkering. The Right Restaurant.

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Equipment Budget Travel 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 6, 2008

Some assistants regularly manage small budgets when planning functions or have bookkeeping responsibilities and work regularly on spreadsheets. They each took the initiative to get appropriate training and education to better equip them in the areas they were interested in. Our jobs are not limited to just being a “secretary”.

Finance 100

Finance Medical Skills Legal 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

Alongside sourcing a venue, we have to think about the catering, any overnight guests, travel logistics, dietary requirements, speakers, training materials, seating plans, AV equipment… the list is endless. When it comes to organising an event I always remind assistants this is a profession in its own right. Probably not.

Agencies 100

Agencies Negotiating Equipment Training 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Some assistants regularly manage small budgets when planning functions or have bookkeeping responsibilities and work regularly on spreadsheets. They each took the initiative to get appropriate training and education to better equip them in the areas they were interested in.

2008 100

2008 2007 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

It will also mean your rooms are warmed by sunlight in the winter time so you can reduce your heating costs, while the sun travels higher in summer and won’t hit your windows as much. In this way you may even be able to make a bit of extra cash from your unwanted possessions to add to your renovation budget. Shop Your Home.

Carbon Footprint 100

Carbon Footprint Budget 2011 Equipment 100

Small Business CEO

MAY 25, 2011

Without further ado, here are 6 simple ways you can increase your business’ bottom line by running a greener business: Turn off all your equipment when not in use. For transportation and travel, use hybrid vehicles. What I am an advocate of is sustainable and growing businesses.

Budget 40

Budget Environment Travel Equipment 40

C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 14, 2021

They make telephone calls, type and review documents, conduct research, update blogs and social media, make travel arrangements for managers, prepare presentations and assemble reports. Use software for expense tracking and budgeting (i.e. They’ll also manage and distribute information to co-workers and customers. Categorize expenses.

Expenses 52

Expenses Telecommuting Project Management Social Media 52

Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They oversee many aspects of daily operations, including hiring new staff and ensuring all necessary duties are completed on time and within the office budget. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. Ready for your next career step?

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Management Payroll Fax Suppliers 52

The Marq

JULY 22, 2012

I walked over to meet up with Christopher, and after our hellos, we talked about the trek, what food and equipment we’d each brought, our last minute equipment check the night before in an effort to lighten up the packs, among other things. We still had plenty of time. Jiggy was certainly eager to leave. We weren’t going anywhere.

Equipment 40

Equipment Phones UPS AT&T 40

Success

AUGUST 22, 2024

Money talks arise often as couples navigate everything from whether to save for buying a home or traveling or just deciding between buying $3 or $8 orange juice at the grocery store. Moore observes, “Understanding each other’s tendencies helps in creating a budget that feels fair and manageable for both of you.” Or do a mix of both?

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Finance Credit Card Retirement Lifestyle 246

Success

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Anyone who loves to travel loves gifts that fuel their wanderlust. And those who have to travel for work appreciate gifts that make their trips a little more bearable. A better backpack The North Face Base Camp Voyager travel pack works just as well as a daypack as it does for a weekend away.

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Gifts Travel Clothes International 243

Allwork

APRIL 6, 2025

But change isnt just about trimming budgets or downsizing staff; its about fundamentally redesigning how the civil service attracts, nurtures, and empowers talent to keep pace with todays demands. It requires the right people those equipped with the mindset, tools, and skills to lead change. Real reform doesnt just mean fewer people.

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UPS Equipment Skills Salary 297

Success

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Whether preparing to buy a home, start a business, travel the world or retire early, a good understanding of financial concepts will set you up for success. For these reasons, budgeting is the cornerstone of financial stability. Why Is Financial Literacy Important? It’s a habit that builds financial security.

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Retirement Budget Credit Card Expenses 263

Success

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If your salary needs and their budget are too far apart, they will end the process and move on to other candidates. These 11 tips will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for yourself throughout the salary negotiation process. However, negotiating your salary after the interview isn’t always possible.

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Negotiating Salary Equipment Expenses 246

Success

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Olivia DePiore Photo courtesy Olivia DePiore International model DePiore travels the world advocating for inclusion and makes herself visible to help normalize those who are different. Additionally, he launched the Ocean Connections platform to highlight Old Surfer’s many creative projects focused on ocean sustainability.

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Medical Health Agencies Mentoring 263

BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 20, 2025

knowing the actual cost of labor), budgeting (understanding overhead expenses), and forecasting (knowing how much you can expect to profit in the future). In other words, a direct cost is tied to a major function of your organization, like employee salaries, manufacturing equipment, and material costs.

Payroll 52

Payroll Salary Expenses Budget 52