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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

According to the Practically Perfect PA survey, 69% of assistants screen calls on a regular basis while over 85% look after their Executive’s emails and calendars. 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.

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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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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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Networking. 1 water cooler supplier, who now supply office coffee machines. Please signup to my email list to receive free updates from Productivity Bits. Your email will remain private. Speaking physiologically, there may be something to the notion that coffee fuels creative endeavor. Citations: Cathy Read link.

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What can be said in blogs can also be said on social networks like Facebook and Twitter as well. Social networking sites spread news, information and reviews even faster than blogs. running 18 dedicated ecommerce sites arcoss Europe their aim is to be one of Europe’s leading suppliers of the Motorola MC9090 and Motorola Es400.

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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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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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Consider integrating the following 10 tips into your business development strategy and watch revenues soar over the coming months: Spend time networking with a variety of groups who might potentially send business your way. Consider connecting with global suppliers to discover new products or reworking the products you already offer.

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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 really like the Afar website and email updates for overall travel news and ideas for any trips colleagues or clients may want my advise on. Elite Meetings is a worldwide hotel and venue search site.

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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. Network and build relationships with all your colleagues, clients, suppliers – I can’t tell you how much this helps and the wealth of knowledge you can gain.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2008

Build your own network! Obviously this has nothing to do with WinWeb , but never the less people call and email us about it, understandably angry and upset. We do not extent this service outside our network. We do not extent this service outside our network. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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MAY 23, 2010

Build your own network! Set aside time each day to answer your email and try to update your website slightly if you have time left over. If email communication is not working well with a particular customer, don’t hestitate to pick up the phone or send a letter instead. Sponsors Advertise Here? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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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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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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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. Here are the full interviews in both English and Chinese. Interview (English).

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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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APRIL 22, 2010

Build your own network! Companies like Java Social Networking can really give your company a presence online. If you’re a business owner, and you’re wondering what you can do to get more of a following online, don’t ignore social networking! How to be successful and eco-friendly. You ask a question, I answer!

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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! Outlook (or whatever email / diary system you use) is a fundamental tool for assistants.

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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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OCTOBER 13, 2007

Build your own network! by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 14, 2007 I had the above question emailed to me over the week-end. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. E-Mail me or follow me. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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JANUARY 24, 2010

Build your own network! Develop a network of mentors you can rely on for good advice. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. E-Mail me or follow me. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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AUGUST 7, 2007

Build your own network! We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. E-Mail me or follow me. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Starting a Small Business? You ask a question, I answer!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Build your own network! I sent about 70 emails to different wine farms around SA and received about 5 positive replies. So now I had my supplier with whom by this stage I had built up a good base for a trustworthy supplier by way of emails. Get your suppliers to advertise in it! Starting a Small Business?

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MAY 30, 2010

Build your own network! Keep stakeholders (customers, staff, suppliers etc.) We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. What is Small Business Infrastructure? How to be successful and eco-friendly.

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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. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment.

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AUGUST 23, 2007

Build your own network! Even if you have staff – outsourced of employed – doing your bookkeeping and organize the payments for you, you need to make the decisions of when your suppliers get paid, so you can control your cash-flow. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Build your own network! Ethics And Small Business » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Thursday, October 18th, 2007 at 9:26 am and is filed under Accountants/CPAs , Question & Answer , Small Business / SOHO , Sole-Trader , Suppliers , start-up in business. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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FEBRUARY 7, 2008

Build your own network! We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! You ask a question, I answer!

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MARCH 14, 2010

Build your own network! The point i’m trying to make is that these rules might seem antiquated and of no use in the digital realm but in actual fact perhaps we should start applying them to social networking and things like the facebook fan page. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. thanks for your advice.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Build your own network! We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. E-Mail me or follow me. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Starting a Small Business?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Build your own network! We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Build your own network! We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! Starting a Small Business?

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NOVEMBER 28, 2009

Build your own network! We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful and eco-friendly.

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

Build your own network! We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Build your own network! We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™ allows you to run your business online. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2006

Build your own network! We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Concentrate on your business, not your office. Starting a Small Business? Sponsors Advertise Here?

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

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