Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 21, 2016

Join Jonathan Bradshaw as he explores his company’s rich archive of behavioural research and uncovers insights, as well as practical tips, tools and techniques, on how to improve your performance as an Assistant by communicating more effectively with suppliers, customers, colleagues and most importantly your Executive.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Obviously you really want the job, and to get this job, youve got to really shine in the interview. Here are some ideas that can really make your first interview different and stand out from the typical interview.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 22, 2013

When I was asked to look at how we can reduce the cost of hotel accommodation in my department I used the measure stage of the project to interview everyone whether or not they booked accommodation and asked a series of questions regarding the process. The measurement phase includes: observing what already happens .

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

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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. In its first year I was point of contact for Wayne Sleep and arranged filming and interviews for him. What do you do in the evening with your spare time?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! I stood at the back of the theatre for Laura Schwartz’s interview which was truly inspiring and totally free!

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

We will have an in depth interview with a top level PA and her brave Executive. 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

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

I was used to answering the standard interview questions about soft skills but I hadn’t really delved very deeply into the practical aspects of that skill and how it made me stand out as a better candidate and Executive Assistant. I was pretty flummoxed! I had not been asked that question before. Networking.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 24, 2010

Perhaps your suppliers have raised prices. Do you say something like – it is the economy or cost of living or do you actually take them on as partners and let them know how the price increase affects them and why you’ve come to the decision.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Worsening Access To Finance For UK Small Business by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 16, 2009 Following on from my interview on CNBC, I came under fire with some criticism for suggesting the banks and the government is failing small business with access to affordable finance. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

You applied for the role and after an interviewing process were offered the coveted position. 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). I’m curious to know how the original Job Spec evolved.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Recent surveys have shed light on the pervasive nature of this problem, revealing that a significant portion of workers continue to experience sexual harassment at work not only from colleagues, but also from third parties such as suppliers, customers and patients.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The future of work and sustainability The Workspace Design Show lounge In a series of talks, interviews and discussions, the Sustainability Works programme will bring together a selection of key figures behind the workplace market’s leading sustainable initiatives, projects and product developments.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Interview applicants in a structured way by asking all of them the same questions. Make sure you have a separate phone number that applicants can leave messages on without disrupting your workday. Try to direct potential applicants towards your website, as they will be far easier to filter. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 11, 2006

Before my meeting with Steve yesterday, I was interviewed by the Government of New Zealand, asking my opinion about doing business with New Zealand. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Said on August 11th, 2006 at 11:31 am [.] Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Service Untitled

AUGUST 27, 2010

The process-focused organization will research delivery lead times, on time delivery from their suppliers, and their relationships with other companies. If an improved quality and time of delivery can be implemented with suppliers, ultimately the customer will have less wait time between the time of the order and the delivery.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

« Dubai World – British Banks Building Castles In The Sand Interview with Steve Pritchard from hiremyparents.com » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 8:00 am and is filed under SME News Round-up. — ST. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

This interview with one private lender tells what private lenders look for before investing and one way to find one. The proposed agency is called the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which is intended to protect consumers from making risky financial decisions. Private Lender :Where can entrepreneurs go when the bank says, “No&# ?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

I don’t feel a CV will get you a job – but it will get you an interview. The amount of CVs I have seen with spelling mistakes and sometimes just poor presentation is extremely high. Chris Burgoyne www.loan-machine.co.uk www.iva-machine.co.uk CV Writing | Blogger Said on May 7th, 2009 at 1:55 pm Great idea for a start up Stefan.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

If you would like to have more information about this topic, or schedule an interview with Mani Singh, contact at mani@mapxl.com Baseball Bats For Sale Said on November 15th, 2008 at 5:29 pm I followed the link to LiveNet to check it out and it was broken. This had made us unique and most preferred mapping portal in the world.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

When we meet or speak (with those who are not local) to prospective clients I admit we actually interview them, mainly to see if they are a fit with us, our way of working and our existing clients. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Top companies recognize how this tremendous force can bring customer satisfaction, able suppliers to productively be in involved in the company’s best interest, and consequently mean profitability as all the cogs operate in a synchronized manner. From the top senior levels, management is obligated to show they care about employees.

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Denise Aday

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

I was asked by a fellow blogger a few months ago to do an interview by email. I never heard back from her and the interview didn’t appear on her blog. It’s still an interview and quite relevant to this blog. But I ran back across it today while in digital clean-up mode and wondered what to do with it.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

As I mentioned in my CNBC interview last week , these high interest rates take all the profit margin out of the business that can be done out there. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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

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Allwork

DECEMBER 9, 2024

And so we actually interviewed over 200 sustainability role and job seekers and recent hires. I actually interviewed the CSO or the chief sustainability officer, which is the C suite. For a big company probably touches all suppliers around the world. Because we can’t sustainably grow without adopting them.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

You uncover outsourcing talent the same way you find employees: by networking in person or online, asking for recommendations and interviewing carefully. As a company, we lead with our hearts and are very transparent with our suppliers,” she says. Who you gonna call?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

I recently set up a small publishing business and interviewed half a dozen accountants before settling on a local chap who was brave enough to publish his fees on the web. VB, Stefan nathalie crebassa Said on September 30th, 2009 at 12:22 am Very interesting to hear everybody’s experiences. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Companies need to fix the problem, fire suppliers, establish new procedures, hire new personnel, and communicate to the world that this will never happen again. According to Stephen Fink’s book entitled Crisis Management , the company regained 98 percent of its market share it had before the Tylenol deaths.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2010

People want security in their purchases and nothing makes a buyer more nervous than a supplier who’s unsure of their own stuff. That’s why you’re supposed to wear a tie and stand up even when you’re doing a phone interview. Drives me nuts, but it’s only natural. Thanks for the post, I enjoyed it.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 11, 2010

Blog better by interviewing a better blogger Reply John Soares ( @TheJohnSoares ) March 12, 2010 at 9:04 am I think nearly all businesses will benefit from having at least a brochure site that they can refer customers to, and that can bring Internet searchers to them. I like it – this is an excellent way to stand out.

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Karen Vivarelli

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

ADMIN Data entry Set up online questionnaires and feedback surveys Proofreading and editing Calendar/diary management Email/inbox management Customer service Set up email templates for customer service enquiries Create document template Travel arrangements Organise gifts for clients and or staff members Research Create PowerPoint Presentations Set (..)

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2009

« Interview with Steve Pritchard from hiremyparents.com Pre Budget Report: Labour Darling Plays Class War Trump Card » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 8:00 am and is filed under SME News Round-up. — ST. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Allwork

MARCH 27, 2025

Similarly, Walmart discontinued programs explicitly geared toward minority and LGBTQ-owned suppliers, underlining the broader societal polarization over workplace diversity initiatives. Tractor Supply, for instance, abandoned several DEI roles and sponsorships like Pride Month events following vocal opposition from conservative activists.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Google’s chief diversity officer Melonie Parker said in a 2024 interview with BBC that the company had hit 60% of its five-year goals. Facebook parent Meta Platforms in January said in an internal memo it was ending its DEI programs, including those for hiring, training and picking suppliers.

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