Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Strategies to Keep Your Business Thriving Refine Your Budgeting Skills: It’s time for a budget makeover. Foster a Supportive Community : Never underestimate the power of a strong network. Scrutinize your current spending to find areas where you can trim fat without compromising on the quality of your products or services.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 19, 2017

I also thought, this experience would help if I wanted to get a different job outside of the PA industry because I had lots of new skills. Actually, a lot of the PA skills I picked up working in London really helped. Extending your network and working with global suppliers . Learning a new language.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work! So we asked our attendees what they thought about their career paths, skills development, performance reviews , and any other developmental aspects of their jobs.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Conferences, training and networking events can be equally as daunting especially when you are attending on your own and have to join in group activities and network with strangers.As I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2013

You should already have the skills you need for this job. Duncan’s influential article The Case of the Executive Assistant : At very senior levels, the return on investment from a skilled assistant can be substantial. Use this skill to strategically plan your career. We need you in the office at all times.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 6, 2012

.  Firms within a cluster may be competitive or cooperative and are often reliant on other firms in the cluster as suppliers and/or customers.   Industrial clusters are successful because of the economic advantages that come from a tight network of customers, suppliers and cluster-related talent.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

If you answered positively then yes you would be correct I think using social media for your professional development and networking is an absolute must! Do share links and interesting articles you have read as this is a great way to interact with your network and provide support for others. That must however does come with a big but!

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Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

It was a great opportunity to flex my photoshop skills and learn about the world of publishing – or shall we say digital print. I had the pleasure of working with Donna Maria of Indie Business Network on a 32 page Holiday Gift Guide. I recently completed a project I had been working on the last few months.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Refresh job description/LinkedIn profile frequently to reflect skills and experience.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 11, 2017

We will compare the skills and the level of support required in these different environments, the challenges and the benefits. These are just a few of our sessions, over the two days we will also have skills workshops, panel sessions, breakout groups and loads of chances for you to network with each other.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 31, 2016

We are offering assistants the chance to come along to the afternoon sessions, network with attendees and meet with suppliers for free! Here is a little taste of what you can expect… Meet with our fabulous suppliers: Reed and Mackay. The doors will open at 2.30pm. Flight Centre. Meetingbookers.com. Roomex.com.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Every session is designed to enhance your unique tool kit of skills. There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. Places are still available for only £300+VAT. By the end of the day you will know every other assistant attending the conference.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

How else can you perfect your skills if you do not professionalise your skills? Hence, it is essential you treat these networking opportunities with great importance. Choose your supplier by testing their products in small quantities and the best ones will always have a wide range of products to choose from.

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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! Many companies do not pay for their assistants to receive training and they don’t encourage assistants to keep their skills up to date.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. By doing this you will become aware of what is going on in your industry & profession, potential training / conferences, networking associations, publications to read, awards to enter etc. The world is your oyster.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. Free attendance to special networking and PA Life Club- sponsored events. Folks, let me introduce you to PA Life. CLICK HERE to Book Online !

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. Networking Groups.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Support for an Internal PA Network.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Networking – Establishing / Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships in person & online.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In this episode of The Future of Work Podcast, we dive deep with Neil Yeoh , Founder & CEO of OnePointFive , a Forbes Next 1000-awarded Climate Advisory and Academy with a global network of 700+ sustainability professionals across 45 countries. Green Skills Are Already Here Did you know you might already have green skills?

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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.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 8, 2008

Build your own network! Even if you are not creative enough to design your own signs, if you possess the right skills you will be able to manufacture them to order. Skills needed: If you plan on designing signs for others then you will need some skill in graphic design and computer aided design. E-Mail me or follow me.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Build your own network! You use your language and local knowledge skills and open up a new market for this small business. Virtual Import Assistant: You could source – using your language and local knowledge skills – products in other countries for retailers in your country of residence. Starting a Small Business?

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Build your own network! Turbocharge Your Sales by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 03, 2010 With better economic conditions coming soon, there couldn’t be a better time to brush up on your sales skills. The recent downturn has made companies think twice about who they are dealing with and has made them potentially more likely to switch suppliers.

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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. 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

MARCH 11, 2008

Build your own network! Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry. Basic web skills will be needed to maintain a website and good communication skills will be essential in order to convince your clients that you really know what you are doing! Starting a Small Business? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Build your own network! Skills needed: You will need to have a background in personal training and nutrition or have experience of working as a fitness instructor. Because you will be in direct contact with the general public you will need excellent communication skills and an approachable personality. Starting a Small Business?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

Build your own network! Skills needed: You need to be a creative person who is able to design an amazing experience for your clients. It will be helpful if you have basic web publishing skills to maintain your website. Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Build your own network! 6 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 6 Responses to “ 5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses &# Dean Soto Said on November 10th, 2009 at 10:32 am I depends on the type of training, but there are two free ways to get free training in presentation skills and sometimes tachnology skills.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2008

Build your own network! Often the conversation includes the so called “skill shortage&# , felt especially hard in Australia these days. How else can it be explained that we ignore this massive “skills resource&# sitting at home. Where is this “skill shortage&# ? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve been networking your little tail off. Give a presentation on what benefits you bring to the company - Especially in a group interview setting, this can be a good way to showcase your presentation skills – something often difficult to really do in a traditional interview. Help them better leverage partners and suppliers?

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2008

Build your own network! No you are not – the former customers or clients have lost a supplier too. I was fortunate that there was an enterprise centre at my university which inspired me to develop my internet skills and start my own online business. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Build your own network! Many people have trouble writing a successful CV or cover letter, so if you have excellent writing skills and know how to effectively create a résumé then this business may be for you. Skills needed: The only essential skills for this business are knowledge of CV writing and the ability to write well.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 7, 2007

Build your own network! Only need very little business experience: we live in a time when business processes are rewritten, and much happens online, information, advice and tools are available for free, communities help you to build online networks and make starting easy. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Build your own network! Yet as soon as these women have a child they are placed on a ‘has-been’ pile with their skills and talents lost. And people claim our country has a skills shortage? I meet these ladies all the time, and often they come from large corporate backgrounds, and have a fantastic skill set.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Build your own network! E-Mail me or follow me. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. What is Small Business Infrastructure? How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 19, 2008

Build your own network! Partnerships benefit from finding it easier to raise capital and drawing on the combined skills and knowledge of all partners. E-Mail me or follow me. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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