Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

We are the most organised profession there is available to the working world and our skills can be transferable to many different tasks, including managing an event from start to finish. Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. She was fabulous! Venues have a high and low season.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

These areas include the following—each of which we will describe in further detail below: Strengthening Short-Term Finances Building Sustainable Long-Term Finances Improving Current Financial Flexibility Securing Future Financial Freedom Strengthening Short-Term Finances Creating a budget can be a game-changer!

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 25, 2019

When an Assistant organises an event or a large external meeting, the venue they choose will likely be among the most expensive things on their event budget. So with that in mind, we asked William Thomson from Gallus Events to share his 15 tips on how to negotiate the best deal at a venue at […].

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Learning how to manage the overwhelm of the season is a critical part of running a successful business and keeping your sanity in your life. Entrepreneurs may have to manage holiday promotions, sales, and customer inquiries, which can significantly increase their workload. How can you create a budget or plan to alleviate this concern?

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Office Dynamics

MAY 21, 2019

Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our conference for administrative assistants or training because of budget cuts or not getting financial support. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. Negotiate if necessary. I understand that perfectly as a business owner and CEO. Don’t give up.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away. They are not paid the big bucks to manage a calendar and book flights. They are not paid the big bucks to manage a calendar and book flights.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Formerly known as Truebill, this popular money management app has helped over 5 million members improve their financial well-being. With its user-friendly interface and intuitive design, Rocket Money makes it easy to manage your money. You can begin managing your money and tracking your financial health from there. It’s simple.

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Success

APRIL 19, 2023

Instead of getting discouraged, try breaking the bigger goal into smaller pieces to make the process more manageable. This may take months, depending on how much room you have in your budget. Consider the minimum amount you spend each month on non-negotiable expenses like: Housing Food Utilities Insurance (health, car, etc.)

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Success

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In this fast-based world, budgeting apps can take off some of the burden of making informed decisions on your own. There are plenty of money management apps available. From budgeting tools to investment trackers, the options for managing your money are endless. What Is The Best Personal Finance App?

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Is it quality, time or cost? www.dallasdevelopment.com.

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Success

AUGUST 2, 2024

Close to one in four of them use knowledge of coworker salaries to negotiate higher salaries, which suggests the necessity of openly sharing this information when possible. It is opening a dialogue with your manager that lets them know you are dedicated to the company and want to continue to contribute and grow with it.”

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Success

OCTOBER 31, 2022

1 focus heading into 2023 because so much of managing your personal finances comes down to behavior and establishing good disciplines that you stick with, Boneparth says. It’s become more difficult in the past year, however, to know what your expenses will be each month—and that makes it all the more challenging to stick to a budget.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The first time I became involved in planning meetings was in my role as an office manager/prospect donor researcher in the Grants and Development Office of a state university. DMC (Destination Management Company). But as it turns out, that’s exactly what I did. .

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Success

AUGUST 10, 2021

then act to manage risks. 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. You decide that: Covering your $1,800 monthly mortgage is non-negotiable; you love your home. Hmm, how could we cover that pesky budget shortfall?

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 4, 2021

Planning an event is no small feat – you’ll need to draft the first plan, set a budget, assemble a dedicated team, and negotiate with vendors. Planning a successful event takes months of preparation, a lot of dedication, and a willingness to remain flexible to make sure that you’re equipped to deal with any pitfalls along the way.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2022

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. Because of my inability to manage such finer points, the side hustle seems doomed to die unconsummated.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

In fact, you’ll be wondering how you ever managed without a venue finder. You need to juggle the demands for location, capacity, budget, amenities and environmental factors to get the right result for your event. The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 29, 2019

Sure, budgets may be tight and rules may exist that limit what you can earn. Plus, your current salary is generally seen as a “starting point” for salary negotiations with other employers. Hiring companies always want to see that you’ve progressed in your previous employment, and a rising salary is one sign of progression.

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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. For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. The price point for this can be negotiated. Trust me it is necessary!

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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. For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. The price point for this can be negotiated. Trust me it is necessary!

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Allwork

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

With 30 years of leadership experience at Intel and a master’s degree in economics specializing in Technology Policy and Innovation Management, Nirit bridges emerging trends with actionable strategies to help organizations navigate the complexities of workforce transformation. So his investments was his work managing his investments.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

Your manager has just returned from a Board meeting. Your manager delivers the news that he has nominated you to coordinate the training. Their fabulous collection comprises Event Sweetie , which is the event management side of the business and Location Darling which is their venue and accommodation sourcing service.

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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. If the food is bad, everyone will complain.

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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. I also met with all of the Sales Managers at the hotels local to my office and discussed their corporate rates. My director gave me the task of reducing this spend by 20%.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 16, 2023

In this episode, Kathleen talks about working with virtual assistants, changing your mindset toward money, how to negotiate for higher pay, and tips on public speaking. She currently teaches in the Business and Management School at Champlain College. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Speak your mind, even If your voice shakes.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2013

Your colleagues may be shocked that you have called this meeting because quite often senior managers will ask you to organise an event and think you can just go away and deliver it without any scope or real information. Similar to the outcomes, what does your manager want to gain from this event? What is the budget? The agenda.

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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.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 12, 2010

I want to demand that who I am is non-negotiable and the world must simply adapt. But my realistic side, the one who keeps a budget and manages deadlines and wants to please her clients, knows that compromise is the name of the game. You must be ruthless in your negotiation. No one can tell you where the line lives.

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Success

APRIL 8, 2024

Mahoney says managing lifestyle creep and navigating inflation is a matter of putting your money where your values lie. They don’t realize how much children are going to change the household budget and make adjustments ahead of time,” she says. However, it’s not just lifestyle creep that’s causing this growing debt.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 4, 2021

For many companies, owning or having access to a business vehicle is a non-negotiable. Your business vehicles can impact not only your budget but how smoothly your company operates on a day-to-day basis.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Yes, I’ll get to go” or “My manager will say no.” Assistants should be a business partner to their executive, so start acting like a business partner and convince your manager why you should be allowed to travel out of state. Negotiate if necessary. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. That is not 21st Century thinking.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Yes, I’ll get to go” or “My manager will say no.” Assistants should be a business partner to their executive, so start acting like a business partner and convince your manager why you should be allowed to travel out of state. Negotiate if necessary. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. That is not 21st Century thinking.

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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)? Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests. Feeling underutilized? What to do?

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 13, 2019

That training takes time that hasn’t been budgeted for and during the growth phase, people aren’t likely to have spare time. The office manager is now managing a space and population more than twice the size of the previous one so her capacity is maxed out. No one knows where to put them or who to ask about it.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. Tasks and responsibilities involving heavy project management are becoming commonplace for the admin too.” I was hired 4 years ago as the PA to the Managing Director and that was it.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

What does it take to be a successful office manager? simonewu 24/01/2023 Office managers are responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly in the office. They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Some bad bosses believe that what they say goes and there is no room for negotiation. How to deal with it: These types of managers believe in facts and statistics. These kinds of managers want proof that you will do the job effectively. . “Rules with an iron fist.&# Lack of trust. Worklife Line Chat Every Monday at 7 p.m

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