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!

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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!

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Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In the cold twice-daily budget meeting room, our no-nonsense beat editor called on each reporter to boldly lay out their soul—er, story idea—for review. And you’ll be equipped with the tools to negotiate benefits in this new landscape. I spent hours crafting angles and imagining how the pieces would come together.

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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? Treat them as non-negotiable appointments. These factors can disrupt business routines and contribute to overwhelm. Are you worried about overspending?

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Success

APRIL 19, 2023

This may take months, depending on how much room you have in your budget. Consider the minimum amount you spend each month on non-negotiable expenses like: Housing Food Utilities Insurance (health, car, etc.) In a perfect world, you’d have enough room in your budget to save and invest simultaneously. Should I save or invest?

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 4, 2021

Planning an event is no small feat – you’ll need to draft the first plan, set a budget, assemble a dedicated team, and negotiate with vendors. Planning a successful event takes months of preparation, a lot of dedication, and a willingness to remain flexible to make sure that you’re equipped to deal with any pitfalls along the way.

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Success

JULY 3, 2023

This enables you to set expectations about your budget and ensures any quotes from moving companies align with your calculations—potentially helping you save money when moving. While there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to make back your entire moving expense, any little bit can help your budget.

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Success

APRIL 8, 2024

They don’t realize how much children are going to change the household budget and make adjustments ahead of time,” she says. Building income may mean asking for a promotion or a raise, negotiating a higher salary at a new job or asking for stock options as part of a total benefits package. “It

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 25, 2024

Horizon Europe is the biggest EU research and innovation programme ever with a budget of €95.5 Pillar II is the largest collaborative part of the programme, which is primarily focused on shared global challenges: climate, energy, digital economy, and health, with a budget of €53.5

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 4, 2021

For many companies, owning or having access to a business vehicle is a non-negotiable. Your business vehicles can impact not only your budget but how smoothly your company operates on a day-to-day basis.

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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. Negotiate if necessary. I understand that perfectly as a business owner and CEO.

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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.

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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.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 29, 2019

Sure, budgets may be tight and rules may exist that limit what you can earn. Plus, your current salary is generally seen as a “starting point” for salary negotiations with other employers. Hiring companies always want to see that you’ve progressed in your previous employment, and a rising salary is one sign of progression.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 25, 2016

You don’t need the extra hassle of searching for hotels, comparing and negotiating rates, keeping within budget and policies, chasing receipts and invoices at the end of the month… We understand. Win a hotel break in Berlin with Roomex. You have enough on your plate. The ink never dries on your to-do list.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 31, 2019

Without the luxury of relying on venture capital and big investments, having an effective sales process is non-negotiable. But even with the smartest salespeople, how can you compete with larger sales teams with bigger budgets? Lacking the resources of their larger competitors, many struggle to last more than a couple of years.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

You need to juggle the demands for location, capacity, budget, amenities and environmental factors to get the right result for your event. The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct. In fact, you’ll be wondering how you ever managed without a venue finder.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2013

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. The really great venues get booked up quickly so do start to think about your venue as early as possible. This is very important! Do ask for some objectives.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

Ask your client or stakeholder, the person who asked you to take on the project, what are the primary parameters for the project, what are the secondary and what is most negotiable. If you are introducing a training course for colleagues on a shoestring budget, then cost will be the driver. Is it quality, time or cost?

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Success

MARCH 23, 2022

But there’s a big difference between that and having a budget, a packing list and an hour-by-hour breakdown of where we will be in the course of such a trip, all of which I need to make it executable as a side hustle. I teach her not to negotiate against herself and shell out $20 to her. I often convince people to go with me.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

It can be pretty soul destroying contacting loads of hotels and venues only to find out on the site visit that they don’t have availability for the day you need, that don’t have the space or they cost over your budget. Not a confident negotiator? Let them do it for you. Probably not.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Executive assistants are running meetings, making hiring decisions, giving presentations, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and are considered co-leaders. Executives want strategic business partners, which by the way, was acknowledged 20 years ago and now is being referred to more than ever.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. They oversee many aspects of daily operations, including hiring new staff and ensuring all necessary duties are completed on time and within the office budget.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

However, planning meetings also requires one to know and understand the hospitality industry and how it works, how to determine which venue and what destinations will work best for the types of meetings you’re asked to plan, the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiations, budget prep and oh so much more.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 30, 2013

When choosing a venue for your next conference there is more to consider than just the budget. Looking for a high value and a quality venue within your budget can be difficult, so being adaptable for outlook, services, layout and general feel of the building can help to vary the price.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 26, 2013

Here are the links to my previous blogs: How to negotiate when planning an event. Sometimes it is worth looking outside of London (or any major city) for venues, even if some people have to travel it could save lots on the overall budget. Event budgeting is a major MAJOR factor in organising any event.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 13, 2019

That training takes time that hasn’t been budgeted for and during the growth phase, people aren’t likely to have spare time. Just like organizing in a family or a couple, there will be negotiating to do on either side. In this particular office, many of the cabinets are empty, yet things are piled on desks and tables.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 20, 2017

Here is a look at how to manage expectations and build a strong team, the importance of budgeting, and why you need to address legal compliance issues as a priority. There is also an overview of negotiating a fair price and bringing all the components of the project together. Harmony within the project team. …

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Page Personnel

MAY 26, 2021

They can also run up to a full year or more for project rollouts, or if a company is reviewing staffing needs or hiring budget for permanent positions. Virtually any contracting professional who has the right experience for a company can negotiate a favourable rate. RELATED: How to negotiate your next salary 4.

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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.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

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. Everything is negotiable. When she did, they visibly relaxed and were relieved. Don’t change a word.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2013

What is the budget? The budget doesn’t need to be finalised at this stage but a ballpark figure does. How do you know which venue is suitable unless you have an approximate budget? How to negotiate when planning an event. Be honest, all of this needs to be discussed from the outset. .

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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. In comparison hotel rooms at a similar price in London are very small.

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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. Depending on your location and time of year, having an all indoor or partial outdoor space might be an important factor.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 30, 2019

More often than not, the contracts are fairly straightforward: you negotiate the job you have to complete, and how much the company will pay you. That’s not to say there’s no room for negotiations but in typical situations, it’s about a flat fee. These agents are also able to negotiate on your behalf.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

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. Think about part time studies to add to your qualifications. What to do?

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 12, 2010

I want to demand that who I am is non-negotiable and the world must simply adapt. But my realistic side, the one who keeps a budget and manages deadlines and wants to please her clients, knows that compromise is the name of the game. You must be ruthless in your negotiation. No one can tell you where the line lives.

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