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Myriam Balerio is the founder and writer of PA Privé. After kick starting her career as a PA and finding success as an assistant, Myriam later trained in digital and online marketing and has since combined the two disciplines in creating PA Privé, the platform through which she provides sage advice for those in the assistant profession and a network for like-mined PAs and EAs to connect. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Myriam has lived in London for over 10 years and currently lives in London with her husband and French bulldog.

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Sep 17, 2013
Eco – Friendly Tips for Events

Eco – Friendly Tips for Events

These days, everyone is concerned about the impact we are having on the environment and wants to do their bit to help. Below are some real ways on how to host an environmentally friendly event that will benefit both you and the world.  Make a clear list of the largest energy consuming aspects Lighting, heat, air travel, ground transportation, materials productions, etc. Ask the question: how can I reduce the energy needs for this event? Larger events will need the assistance of a professional evaluator.    Engage your community Ask them how your organization could reduce energy.    Environmental policy ...

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Sep 16, 2013

The iPhone 5s and 5c

Apple has now announced both the iPhone 5S and 5C officially.  iPhone5C – The affordable version Specs: Expect something very similar to the iPhone 5 (dual-core CPU, tri-core GPU, 8-megapixel camera) It has a larger battery and better front-camera than the iPhone 5, with a plastic back expected to come in up to six shades, including white, blue, green, red, and yellow. SIM-free price will be £469 for the 16GB model and £549 for the 32GB model.    iPhone 5s – It’s not cheap It is more expensive at a SIM-free price of £549 (US$649), £629 (US$749) and £709 (US$849) for the 16GB, 32GB and ...

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Sep 16, 2013
How to Boost Attendance at your Event

How to Boost Attendance at your Event

Driving more attendance to an event is always a common concern. With the constant change in technology, new methods of driving attendance have emerged.  We believe the best way to drive more attendance is a mixture of new technology and traditional means.   Here are a few tips that we think will drive people to your events and, more importantly, keep them coming back.    Market to clean data In twelve months as much as one third of database contacts can become obsolete. If you want to maximize your marketing ROI then validate or clean your data before you send ...

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Sep 16, 2013

Travel Plans Start on Mobile Devices

According to a new report from Greenlight Digital, Over a half a million (522,115), or 21%, of those online searches for hotels were made by UK consumers using a mobile device. More than half (59% / 307,786) of mobile searches for hotels were for accommodation in UK destinations with the capital city London (13%) and York (3%) garnering the most queries.     Travellers are increasingly using search, social media and apps to shop for, and book, their hotel travel.       More stats: •   laterooms.com was the most visible website for hotel-related searches on laptops/desktops, achieving a 46% share of ...

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Sep 15, 2013
How to Get The Best Hotel Rooms

How to Get The Best Hotel Rooms

Whether travelling for business or pleasure, picking the right accommodation is very essential for a much relaxing and productive stay. After all, your hotel room is where you spend your “down time” during your trip. But how do you ensure a much better stay inside your room?    Look online before booking You should also visit the hotel’s Web site before you go. Often there will be photo galleries or even floor plans that will give you an idea of what the rooms look like and which ones might suit you best.    What’s the key to getting a good ...

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Sep 15, 2013
Tips for negotiating a Lower Corporate Hotel Rate

Tips for negotiating a Lower Corporate Hotel Rate

Hotel rates are constantly increasing. However, just because a hotel is quoting a certain rate doesn’t mean you have to pay it. Most hotels would rather rent empty rooms at a lower rate then leave them idle making no money at all.    Be prepared to negotiate. Call the first hotel on your list and ask to speak to someone in guest relations. If there is no guest relations person, ask for the hotel manager. Be sure to ask the receptionist for the name of the person to whom you are about to be connected. Jot the name down on ...

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Sep 14, 2013
Top 7 Apps for Dining Out

Top 7 Apps for Dining Out

Looking for the best spot to eat a particular dish? There are loads of brilliant apps to help make the dining out experience that much better – from apps that recommend restaurants to those that let you book tables.   Here are our top 7 apps that we wouldn’t think about leaving home without.   Urbanspoon Is a great restaurant app to have on hand when visiting a new city. It uses GPS to find nearby restaurants. You can browse a full list of restaurants by cuisine and price range, or shake your iPhone for a random restaurant idea. Once ...

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Sep 14, 2013
Tips to Choose Wine in a Restaurant

Tips to Choose Wine in a Restaurant

  Those wine lists at restaurants can be confusing. Here’s how to cut through the clutter and choose a great wine. Before you place your order, there are several issues that must be resolved. You must determine how much you would like to spend, what wine will pair well with the meal you have ordered, and what to do when the wine is brought to the table. It’s okay to ask the table who drinks white and who prefers red; if the table is split, order one of each and just watch to see how the consumption goes throughout the meal. One ...

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Sep 14, 2013
Business Lunch and Dinner Etiquette

Business Lunch and Dinner Etiquette

 Restaurant conversation Come prepared to the business meal in the same way as a job interview. The primary objective is to participate in a fruitful conversation; eating is secondary. It’s also a good idea to have more casual topics to talk about. Don’t be lured into a debate, so stay away from topics such as politics and religion. Talking about activities or hobbies such as gardening and fishing are better ice-breakers.    Select the right type of restaurant for the meeting A quieter atmosphere, in most cases, is more conducive to business than a loud, deli type environment.    Specify where you ...

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Sep 14, 2013
Office Storage Cabinets

Office Storage Cabinets

For an office to look professionally managed it is important that it must appear clean and organized. Papers and files strewn all over the place can create a disorganized look and poor impression on visitors. Office storage cabinets help you keep your office clean and give the impression of a smooth, well-managed place. Office Storage Cabinets are solid units that are capable of storing large amounts of important information. Under lock and key, these devices become a trusted companion amongst office furniture.    Vertical office storage This is the preferred way of storing files, as they can be easily accessed at ...

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