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5 Books for Executive Assistants
If you have been reading the Practically Perfect PA blog for a while, you will know that I often tell Assistants that they have to read EVERYTHING, which includes emails, reports, the intranet, the...
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Working with an old school Executive
I recently organised an event for just over 150 assistants in Leeds and Edinburgh, where we showcased loads of office technology that would help Assistants and their Executives be more productive....
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How important is office culture?
Our lovely friends over at Career Moves recently conducted a survey to find out how important salary is when looking for a new role. You will be surprised by the results. Here is Sarah with more...
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Tips on good minute taking
As we all know writing minutes is an essential skill for Assistants and this ultimate guide to effective minute-taking we will break-down everything Assistants need to know to create minutes that will...
View ArticleRoutine Check Up
Earlier this week I was reading an article on how to stay motivated and set routines that enable you to maximise your productivity. I read these types of articles all the time, some are very specific...
View ArticleTravel Itineraries
Well-organised travel itineraries are an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers. Think about all the different bits of paper you have to keep with you – tickets, hotel...
View ArticleHow to negotiate when planning an event
When I first started to organise events, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. I cannot sing her praises enough! We worked...
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