Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. 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. The more bedrooms you book the more you can negotiate and get free of charge. She was fabulous!

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Skills Agencies 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. 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. The more bedrooms you book the more you can negotiate and get free of charge. She was fabulous!

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Skills Agencies 100

Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

To dig up stories, you relied on a few things: Walking six blocks to check the daily police blotter, talking up strangers to learn about safety issues on campus, or researching national stories and analyzing how they might impact the local community. And you’ll be equipped with the tools to negotiate benefits in this new landscape.

2015 264

2015 Negotiating Salary Equipment 264

Success

APRIL 19, 2023

Because you’ve thought ahead and set aside money for a rainy day, you’re less likely to use a high-interest credit card, take cash out of your retirement accounts or try to access the equity you may have built up in your home. This may take months, depending on how much room you have in your budget. How do you build an emergency fund?

Credit Card 299

Credit Card Expenses Retirement Goals 299

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. Don’t give up. If not, it will be a harder sell but don’t give up; be persistent. Negotiate if necessary.

Budget 235

Budget PowerPoint Training Negotiating 235

Success

MAY 8, 2023

That means most women must plan to make their savings last up to a decade longer than their male partners. How can women catch up with retirement planning? Negotiate for a higher salary. It may be uncomfortable, but negotiating a pay raise can significantly add to your retirement savings. On average, women in the U.S.

Retirement 264

Retirement Salary Negotiating 2023 264

Allwork

MAY 12, 2024

Counseling can include negotiating with creditors, consolidating debts, setting up management plans, and even psychological support to navigate the emotional toll of financial strain. These should be offered regularly and methodically to reinforce learning and adaptation of financial behaviors.

Retirement 290

Retirement Stress Health Expenses 290

Success

JULY 25, 2022

That is, I had a resource and was able to use it to lift myself up as well as lift up another woman in my community. Growing up as a millennial, I and many others were taught that gender equality was settled with the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.

Credit Card 279

Credit Card Retirement Finance Negotiating 279

Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

It has a feature-rich platform that includes credit score tracking, subscription management, budgeting and more. In addition to its powerful subscription management, the app’s features also include bill negotiation, expense tracking and budgeting, financial health monitoring and savings goals with automation. It’s simple.

Negotiating 130

Negotiating Credit Card Budget Finance 130

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. From budgeting tools to investment trackers, the options for managing your money are endless. It’s important to remember there isn’t one single budgeting app that fits everyone.

Finance 130

Finance Budget Negotiating Retirement 130

Success

JULY 3, 2023

Packing up your belongings, organizing everything, figuring out how to save money and finding the best moving company to help you get from point A to point B can drive you crazy if you aren’t mentally prepared to handle it. Be organized with all of your boxes packed and ready to go when the moving crew shows up.

Expenses 237

Expenses Budget Negotiating Stress 237

Success

OCTOBER 31, 2022

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. In the past year, two dynamics in the broader economy have made it especially difficult to stick with a budget and avoid racking up debt.

2023 306

2023 Credit Card 2022 Finance 306

Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Entrepreneurs may be dealing with financial reports, taxes, and budget planning, which can add to their stress. How can you create a budget or plan to alleviate this concern? This frees up your time for other priorities. Treat them as non-negotiable appointments. And let’s not forget the social obligations.

Holidays 264

Holidays Stress Budget Health 264

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. Instead of asking for a raise, these employees tend to ramp up their performance, thinking they need to overwork and outperform everyone in the office.

Stress 246

Stress Negotiating Salary Confidence 246

Eat Your Career

JULY 29, 2019

This one comes up frequently: How long is “normal” to go without a raise? Some organizations adjust pay annually by a minimal amount (like 2 or 3 percent) to keep up with inflation and the rising cost of living. Sure, budgets may be tight and rules may exist that limit what you can earn.

Salary 165

Salary Negotiating Budget UPS 165

Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

If you’ve been declined for a raise, or told it’s just not the right time, or been given some excuse about budgets and pay scales…I’m here to help. Budget constraints and pay scales might sound like a bunch of excuses, but decision-makers have to work within the system. You are always free to explore other opportunities.

Negotiating 145

Negotiating Budget Goals Confidence 145

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Not only did I set the meetings up, but I also took notes (in shorthand no less), transcribed the notes and prepared final reports for dissemination. Did I think of this as meeting planning? Did I know the difference between a board room or conference room set and a classroom set?

Suppliers 226

Suppliers Attire Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals 226

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 band doesn't show up, the party will be boring.

Holidays 100

Holidays Budget Administrative Professionals Suppliers 100

Allwork

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Instead of climbing a single path to success, workers are branching out, combining skills, passions, and even hobbies to build careers that align with their lives. “Every one of us will probably end up with four careers in parallel,” Nirit predicted. Lifelong learning is non-negotiable in a world where change is constant.

Retirement 279

Retirement AT&T Learning Negotiating 279

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

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

A professional venue finder can be a real godsend when you’re up against high corporate expectations. You need to juggle the demands for location, capacity, budget, amenities and environmental factors to get the right result for your event. In fact, you’ll be wondering how you ever managed without a venue finder. A low stress solution.

Budget 131

Budget Negotiating Stress Agencies 131

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. Keep up to date. Is it quality, time or cost?

Project Management 100

Project Management Management Budget 2017 100

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. It may feel strange inviting people up to your apartment!

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Expenses Restaurants 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 26, 2013

I wanted to give you a quick round up of the issues discussed and some additional tips that I think you will find useful when running your events. Here are the links to my previous blogs: How to negotiate when planning an event. Event budgeting is a major MAJOR factor in organising any event.

Budget 100

Budget Negotiating Agencies Equipment 100

Success

JUNE 1, 2024

We’ve secured the strongest budget proposals from the President for comprehensive paid leave in history. And it’s not just the caregivers and babies taking the leave that benefit from having that time together—our entire society benefits as these children grow up after having that solid foundation.

Medical 147

Medical Policies 2021 Negotiating 147

Success

APRIL 8, 2024

That keeping up with the Joneses can lead to expenses surpassing income—and the debt that comes with it. They don’t realize how much children are going to change the household budget and make adjustments ahead of time,” she says. Allowing lifestyle creep “Spending is so visible because of social media and the internet,” Mahoney says.

Credit Card 130

Credit Card Retirement Lifestyle Expenses 130

Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 11, 2011

You started your VA business from the ground up. Consult for others who would like to start a home-based business – whether they are VAs, or are in another industry, your experience in setting up and growing a business is invaluable. If they happened to you, they are likely happening to others. Specialized information.

Basecamp 100

Basecamp Social Media Negotiating Equipment 100

Eco-Office Gals

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Certainly they produce educated citizens that then filter into the community and boost commerce, although there’s really no telling where grads will end up or what they’ll do after their time in college. However, it is less often that you hear about institutions of higher education supporting their states.

2013 100

2013 Negotiating Budget Expenses 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. They will also be familiar with the space which can be helpful when it comes to setting up. What In House Assets does the venue have?

Agencies 100

Agencies Budget Suppliers Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Don’t give up. Negotiate if necessary. Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our programs because of budget cuts. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. Is this a lecture or will you be actively involved in the learning process? Be creative!

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Travel 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Don’t give up. Negotiate if necessary. Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our programs because of budget cuts. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. Is this a lecture or will you be actively involved in the learning process? Be creative!

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Travel 100

Clutter Coach

MARCH 13, 2019

Work starts piling up because new people need to be trained to do things that previously everyone just seemed to know how to do. That training takes time that hasn’t been budgeted for and during the growth phase, people aren’t likely to have spare time. Ideally, there’s buy in from all those involved.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Filing Negotiating AT&T 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

If you’ve hiked to a plateau, you know it can be a great place to rest and soak up the surrounding scenery. 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.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The sheer number of details can trip planners up. The purpose and audience dictate the rest of the planning parameters, including venue, budget, meals, and materials needed. Don’t be afraid to negotiate. The biggest negotiation mistake in event planning is focusing solely on price. What needs a back-up plan?

Agenda 66

Agenda Negotiating Holidays PDF 66

Small Business CEO

JUNE 6, 2013

For newer entrepreneurs, however, it’s not as simple as just setting up any office they want and worrying about the costs later. Everything needs to be budgeted out so the company doesn’t lose too much money before it starts to pull in revenue.

UPS 40

UPS Expenses Equipment Budget 40

Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

Speak up and say the hard thing. 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. Stand up for what and who you believe in. Don’t change a word.

2021 98

2021 Negotiating 2004 Learning 98

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

I started out as a receptionist and ended up as an EA. Last September I successfully negotiated a change in title and salary, but am still the lowest-paid manager in our company, even though I have more management experience than several other managers. ” “When I was working as an EA the role seemed to evolve over time.

Finance 100

Finance Salary Filing Project Management 100