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What Top Entrepreneurs Expect from Their PA
PA for an entrepreneur - What do they want and expect Being a PA for an entrepreneur is very different to being a PA in the Corporate world. What do...
Confidence at Work: How PAs and Secretaries Can Bounce Back from Mistakes and Shine Again
Confidence at Work: Rebuilding After a Tough Day Even the most experienced PA or secretary can have a bad day. You sent the wrong email. The meeting...
Is Multitasking Making You Less Productive at Work?
Why Focusing Beats Multitasking Every Time: Productivity Tips for Busy Admin Professionals Do you ever feel like you’re spinning too many plates?...
Time Management Skills: How to Boost Productivity and Achieve More
Time Management skills for everyday use Effective time management is essential for Personal Assistants, Virtual Assistants, and business...
Active Listening: The Ultimate Skill for PAs and Secretaries and administrators
In the bustling world of Personal Assistants (PAs), secretaries and administrators, success often hinges on more than just technical know-how. The...
How to prepare for an appraisal with a bullying Boss
To prepare for your upcoming appraisal, dealing with a bullying boss can be an emotionally challenging experience. However, there are some steps you can follow to ensure you are prepared for the appraisal and are armed with all the information you need to protect yourself and your professional reputation.
How to prepare for your first day in a new job
Starting a new job is an exciting opportunity that can bring with it plenty of nerves and uncertainty. With all the complex procedures, rules, and expectations to consider when
How to Prepare for a job interview
How to prepare for a Job Interview Are you preparing for an upcoming interview? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the details and logistics involved in...
How To Write a CV to get Noticed
Are you ready to enter or re-enter the job market? Are you searching for your first opportunity? If so, ensuring your CV stands out is vitally important
How to fill in a Job Application Form to get an Interview
Are you ready to get back into the workplace? If so, you may be asked to fill out a job application form. You need to fill out the job application form in a way that makes you stand out…
How to find the perfect job to suit your needs
Finding the perfect job can feel like an uphill battle, so getting clear on your goals and expectations before starting is essential. With so many places to review and find jobs, from online postings, and employment agencies
Why sundays are vital for your well-being
For most of us, Sundays are the perfect time to unwind and recharge for the upcoming week. It’s a day reserved for rest, relaxation, and spending quality time with family and friends. However…
Unlocking The Power of a Virtual Assistant
Are you looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to supercharge the growth of your business? Virtual Assistants (VAs) can provide businesses with a powerful solution that can help to hone internal operations.
What is CPD in an Office
Have you heard of the term CPD? Do you know what it means, and, more importantly, do you know what it involves?
Why Should I Back Up My Computer
Why should I back up my computer, it takes time and I can’t figure out the best way.
What is a Virtual Assistant?
A Virtual Assistant can work anywhere, anytime. Having run a successful Virtual Assistant business for nearly ten years, I am frequently asked,...
What does a PA Do?
What does a PA Do? and indeed, what is a PA. A PA is Personal Assistant to the manager, department or CEO. They provide administrative support and...
Services I should not have offered as Virtual Assistant.
Services I should not have offered as Virtual Assistant turned out to be just as important as those I wanted to offer.
Missing the important points when taking minutes?
https://youtu.be/YVrGudGTbgk Have you ever been asked to take the minutes of a meeting and then started to worry about missing the important points...
How to change the size of a signature image in Outlook 2016
Do you want to change the signature image in Outlook 2016 to make your emails look professional, elegant and smart? With more and more options in MS...
small claims for personal assistants
Small Claims for Personal Assistants: What Every PA Should Know As a PA or EA, you’re often the one expected to deal with the messy jobs no one else...
What is Computer Ransomware?
At PA Tips and Secretarial Support, we want to give you all the information you need to keep ahead of your boss and those around you. To help you...
What does your email signature say about you?
I am a great believer in having an email signature on all my emails. I am also a great believer in keeping up with modern work techniques and...
What is a Firewall and why should I care?
What is a Firewall? The term firewall is thrown about by those in the know about computer security, but what is it? In the most general of...
Being Proactive for a PA and Secretary
When you think of a PA or a Secretary, you immediately think of someone organised, who is ultra-efficient and has their hand on the heartbeat of the...
Your Net Worth? Have you ever considered what you are worth?
Have you ever wondered what your net worth is, as a human being? What your experience from birth to right now, this very moment has made you...
SMART Objectives for PA and Secretary
During your appraisal or work performance interview, you may be asked to set some SMART Objectives or goals for your future development within the...
New Year’s Resolution for a PA, EA and Secretary
I am a great believer in continued professional development and, as a result, I listen to some podcasts on different business practices. This...
Preparation for the Appraisal Process
Depending on your company internal calendar of events and procedures the appraisal process isn’t that far away. Most appraisals start in...
What Are the Major Concerns during an Appraisal?
Preparation for an Appraisal As a PA (Personal Assistant), an EA (Executive Assistant) or secretary you may be asked to undertake an appraisal, this...
What is a SWOT Analysis?
Why would a PA need to know? Whether you are starting a business, expand an existing business or looking for a new PA Job, a SWOT analysis could...
Performance Review for a PA or Secretary
A Performance review or appraisal is one of the tasks managers hate to do, and employees hate to receive. The entire process can cause sleepless...
Contact Details Email signature
Contact Details Email Signatures Businesses work hard to get contact details from existing clients and new possible clients. Just take a look at...
Listening Skills for a Secretary and PA
What comes to mind when you think about the skills that make exceptional PAs, secretaries, and administrators? Organisation? Efficiency?...
Credit Control
Credit control gives the impression that it is a dark art surrounded by mystery. People think it’s a hard task to undertake; they feel that the...
What is CPD?
What is CPD? It continues your education within your career for further development or promotion.
What Top Entrepreneurs Expect from Their PA
PA for an entrepreneur - What do they want and expect Being a PA for an entrepreneur is very...
Confidence at Work: How PAs and Secretaries Can Bounce Back from Mistakes and Shine Again
Confidence at Work: Rebuilding After a Tough Day Even the most experienced PA or secretary can...
Is Multitasking Making You Less Productive at Work?
Why Focusing Beats Multitasking Every Time: Productivity Tips for Busy Admin Professionals Do you...
Time Management Skills: How to Boost Productivity and Achieve More
Time Management skills for everyday use Effective time management is essential for Personal...
Active Listening: The Ultimate Skill for PAs and Secretaries and administrators
In the bustling world of Personal Assistants (PAs), secretaries and administrators, success often...
How to prepare for an appraisal with a bullying Boss
To prepare for your upcoming appraisal, dealing with a bullying boss can be an emotionally challenging experience. However, there are some steps you can follow to ensure you are prepared for the appraisal and are armed with all the information you need to protect yourself and your professional reputation.
How to prepare for your first day in a new job
Starting a new job is an exciting opportunity that can bring with it plenty of nerves and uncertainty. With all the complex procedures, rules, and expectations to consider when
How to Prepare for a job interview
How to prepare for a Job Interview Are you preparing for an upcoming interview? Do you feel...
How To Write a CV to get Noticed
Are you ready to enter or re-enter the job market? Are you searching for your first opportunity? If so, ensuring your CV stands out is vitally important
How to fill in a Job Application Form to get an Interview
Are you ready to get back into the workplace? If so, you may be asked to fill out a job application form. You need to fill out the job application form in a way that makes you stand out…
How to find the perfect job to suit your needs
Finding the perfect job can feel like an uphill battle, so getting clear on your goals and expectations before starting is essential. With so many places to review and find jobs, from online postings, and employment agencies
Why sundays are vital for your well-being
For most of us, Sundays are the perfect time to unwind and recharge for the upcoming week. It’s a day reserved for rest, relaxation, and spending quality time with family and friends. However…
Unlocking The Power of a Virtual Assistant
Are you looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to supercharge the growth of your business? Virtual Assistants (VAs) can provide businesses with a powerful solution that can help to hone internal operations.
What is CPD in an Office
Have you heard of the term CPD? Do you know what it means, and, more importantly, do you know what it involves?
Why Should I Back Up My Computer
Why should I back up my computer, it takes time and I can’t figure out the best way.
What is a Virtual Assistant?
A Virtual Assistant can work anywhere, anytime. Having run a successful Virtual Assistant business...
What does a PA Do?
What does a PA Do? and indeed, what is a PA. A PA is Personal Assistant to the manager, department...
Services I should not have offered as Virtual Assistant.
Services I should not have offered as Virtual Assistant turned out to be just as important as those I wanted to offer.
Missing the important points when taking minutes?
https://youtu.be/YVrGudGTbgk Have you ever been asked to take the minutes of a meeting and then...
How to change the size of a signature image in Outlook 2016
Do you want to change the signature image in Outlook 2016 to make your emails look professional,...