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    This department is for sharing operating tips about the various aspecting of running your personal assistant, concierge and lifestyle management business.

    100 Ways to use a Personal Assistant - No. 93 Give your Assistant's services as a Gift
    100 Ways to use a Personal Assistant - No. 93  Give your Assistant's services as a Gift One of the best gifts one can give is help when it is really needed. Everyone remembers when someone really came through for them in times of need. That makes giving the gift of your services one of the best gifts ever. . . . keep reading
    Personal Assistants Need A Break Too! Recognizing and Preventing Burnout
    Personal Assistants Need A Break Too! Recognizing and Preventing Burnout You juggle lots of balls and run at breakneck speeds. It only makes sense to take care of your most important asset - YOU! . . . keep reading
    How Personal Assistants Can Increase Their Revenue In One Simple Step - Get A Lower Cost Car!
    Buying a different (not necessarily new) car doesn't make sense for everyone but if your current car is not fuel efficient you might want to read this article. . . . keep reading
    100 Ways to Use a Personal Assistant - N0. 91 Backup Important Files
    Every computer user is told they need to back up their important files. Few actually do and almost everyone has a horror story about what was lost when their computer crashed! . . . keep reading
    Personal Assistant Resources for Etiquette and Protocol
    It's important to know proper manners and protocol in order to assist your client in certain situations. Here are some resources to assist you in that mission. . . . keep reading
    Don't make this mistake when looking for a personal assistant job!
    When looking for a personal assistant job there is one thing that can eliminate you from the very start. It is a simple mistake but you would be surprised at how many make it. . . . keep reading
    How to Find Personal Assistant Clients
    Finding clients is one of the toughest hurdles to get over when you are first starting out. Here are some ideas to help get the ball rolling. . . . keep reading
    Creating A Basic Automobile Maintenance System
    Many personal assistants are asked to help maintain client vehicles. Here are some tips for creating a basic program to ensure vehicles are kept in top shape. . . . keep reading
    Organizing resources for Personal Assistants
    Ever been asked to help a client get organized? Chances are that most clients will be in need of at least a few organizing projects. Here are some resources that should be of assistance. . . . keep reading
    Correspondence for your Client
    Correspondence for your Client One of the many Personal Assistant duties that you may take on for your client is responding to messages or completing business correspondence on their behalf. Knowing the basics of correspondence protocols as well as being able to write clearly and convey information in an easy to understand fashion is critical. . . . keep reading
    Why you should code your client information
    Your client data is important and valuable. While it helps you do your job more effectively, it is vital that you protect it from potential loss or theft. Here are some tips to help. . . . keep reading
    Why you need a backup to your backup plan
    In real life, things seldom go as planned. Unfortunately, when most of us plan we tend to think that things will go perfectly. Consequently, we don't tend to build in "cushions." . . . keep reading
    Can Mind Mapping help your Personal Assistant Business?
    Recently we have begun to experiment with the use of mind maps as we brainstorm various ideas for programs and projects in our business. . . . keep reading
    How to handle cancellations
    How to handle cancellations You've started your drive to your clients house and you get a call on your cell phone. It's the client and they tell you they are going to have to cancel today. Here are some tips to deal with this situation. . . . keep reading
    What To Do When Your Client Has You Doing Something Other Than Your Original Agreement
    Most personal assistants will encounter a client that seems to end up asking them to do more and more work for them despite what the original agreement indicated. This is ok when it something you agree to and you are appropriately compensated. What happens when the activity is something you don't like or are not covered for under your insurance? . . . keep reading
    How to ask for a Raise
    How to ask for a Raise The very nature of a personal assistant or lifestyle manager's career makes it difficult to ask for a raise. This is largely due to the fact that there is rarely a clearly defined job description; it is more of a flexible role that tends to change over time and situations. . . . keep reading
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