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Aug 20, 2014

An Alternative IT Support Company – Hello?

There are some challenges involved for any IT support company to offer and fully fulfil onsite support and off-site support services. Both of them are normally not needed at the same time for any SME or Medium Sized business, however, if you are right at the heart of a fast paced, competitive and vibrant environment like London, then you may want to think about some sort of IT support for a just-in-case scenario or even about your IT support being managed. Managed service desk is a good way of handling IT support issues. Certain times, there is no ...

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Aug 14, 2014

Atech Support – Exclusive IT Partner

Atech Support Ltd is dedicated to providing the very best in IT support services. We go above and beyond when it comes to dedication to service, forming a complete partnership with our clients – becoming an extended part of your business. We are unique. As an exclusive technology partner of PA Privé, we support PAs by providing technical advice and support to you and your business. How can we help? 24/7 IT support Managed Service Desk Remote & On-site Support Voice & Data Telephone systems Network Installs/Monitoring Office IT Relocations Value Added Procurement ...

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Aug 14, 2014

Top 14 Apps For Business Networkers

Having trouble making connections? There’s an app for that. Keeping in touch or planning a meet-up? Your smartphone can help with that too. Expand your professional circle at the next conference or seminar. Here are some trusty iPhone apps to help you network. Card Munch Want a simple and easy way to gather business cards without having to sort through a pile of small bits of paper at your desk the next day? Card Munch business card reader offers an incredibly easy solution to build your professional network. With this app, you simply photograph the image with the ...

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Jul 11, 2014

8 Fabulous Apps to Help Manage Your Goals

How can PAs be more productive at work and in their personal lives? It probably comes down to planning, consistency and accountability, among other things. And guess what- there’s quite a few apps for that! There are lots of tools available on the web to remind you to do something, connect you with people who are doing the same thing, and help you look back on your progress to see how close you are to your goal. So what’s the key to creating a goal and actually sticking to it? Take a look at these apps to increase ...

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Jun 25, 2014

PA PRIVE NETWORK EVENING |TUESDAY 29TH JULY | LONDON

PA privé is delighted to invite you to an exclusive second networking evening. The event will be held at the Exclusive 5* Montcalm at The Brewery London City Hotel on Tuesday 29th July 2014 at 18.30hs REGISTER HERE Our evening’s line-up includes We are delighted to welcome trainer and international conference speaker Mark Perl*, who will give a talk on the importance of perfecting your Linkedin profile and how to achieve it. C.V. Surgery area for career, CV and job advice hosted by Tate, specialists in the recruitment of office professionals. The Montcalm London City will have a goody bag ready for all PAs that ...

Jun 25, 2014 | 5 Comments

Jun 19, 2014

How to Organise a Perfect Meeting

Organising and leading a meeting is an art in itself. It requires the right skills, a thorough preparation and a clear vision of the objectives you want to achieve. Meetings are vital for management and communication. Properly run meetings save time, increase motivation, productivity, and solve problems. Meetings create new ideas and initiatives. Meetings are better than telephone conferences because only 38% of the meaning and feeling is carried in the way that things are said. The other 55% of the meaning and feeling is carried in facial expression and non-verbal signals. That’s why meetings are so useful. ...

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Jun 8, 2014

Another Exciting Year of Tech Innovation – Google Glass

We believe Google Glass can be very useful for Personal Assistants, particularly because the devices can provide real-time information and are able to pull up data, images and more on a heads-up display and companies could use it basically as an information appliance. Google is launching a new “Glass at Work” program to try to build interest in the business community about the possibilities of using Google Glass in workplaces. Now Google wants to encourage and grow that nascent trend with its new “Glass at Work” program which is designed to help businesses learn more how Glass might be integrated in useful ways ...

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Feb 26, 2014

9 Productivity Boosting Tools that Help You Concentrate on Work

Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills Eliminating distraction is a constant concern for the at-home worker, being mentally “present” and focused on the task at hand really does matter – quite a lot, in fact. With a tidal wave of information coming at us daily, focus is rapidly becoming the scarcest commodity of the 21st century. With this in mind, I’ve rounded up a handful of the best apps for fighting back against the constant distractions of our digital lives. For more productive apps please read > The Best Apps to Help You Boost Concentration ...

Feb 26, 2014 | 9 Comments

Dec 10, 2013

How to Write a Curriculum Vitae

A good curriculum vitae – or CV – is vital when looking for work, especially when there are numerous candidates for the same job, so what should it contain? It takes recruiters an average of “6 seconds before they make the initial “fit or not fit decision” on candidates based on CVs, according to research conducted by The Ladders. Click through if you need advice with personal assistant interview questions or PA interview questions. What to include Always accompany your CV with an introductory covering letter giving relevant information about how you would suit the job. Tips to keep in mind. ...

Dec 10, 2013 | 1 Comment

Dec 10, 2013

The Best Apps to Help You Boost Concentration

While technology has made it much more possible to get things done quickly and efficiently, it has not necessarily made it easier. In fact, the progress of technology has served as a bit of a double-edged sword. The following is a list of useful apps to help you stay focus and productive. Check out these useful article> 12 tips on how to stay focused at work and get things done Click here if you need advice with personal assistant interview questions or PA interview questions. Concentrate (For Mac, paid) Concentrate is a utility designed to help you focus by getting rid of ...

Dec 10, 2013 | 4 Comments

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