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 help you to make the right choices for your business or...
View ArticleWhat Are the Major Concerns during an Appraisal?
As a PA (Personal Assistant), an EA (Executive Assistant) or secretary you may be asked to undertake an appraisal, this could be for junior members of staff. An Appraisal, Performance Review or Staff...
View ArticlePreparation 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 March/April in preparation for the new financial year. For a...
View ArticleNew 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 evening, I was listening to a podcast by an Australian...
View ArticleSMART 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 company or department. Goal setting is of particular...
View ArticleYour 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 worth? It is one of those questions we can often think...
View ArticleBeing 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 department or their Boss’s Day. In effect, being...
View ArticleWhat 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 terms, a firewall is a defence measure that your computer...
View ArticleWhat is a Virtual Assistant?
Having run a successful Virtual Assistant business for nearly ten years, I am frequently asked What is a Virtual Assistant. I suppose the term is not familiar to everybody and it can sound like quite a...
View ArticleWhat 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 take care of their boss so that they can perform their...
View ArticleSlimming World here I come!!
OK, let’s be honest here. I tried to diet on my own last year and it worked to some extent. However, if I am honest, I didn’t really get anywhere. There was some success, I lost a few pounds here and...
View ArticleWhat 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 changes that take place. Which is why I started this blog...
View ArticleWhat 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 stay ahead, we have created a number of posts that...
View ArticleSlimming World two months on
Slimming World has and is still working for me. In my last post stated that I had been welcomed back to Slimming World with open arms. It has been a while since my previous post, and I thought I...
View ArticleBacon Sandwich on Slimming World
You don’t have to give up a Bacon Sandwich on Slimming World. You just have to think outside that preverbal box. Just to confirm, I love Bacon Sandwiches, but when you are on a diet, it can be hard. In...
View ArticleSlimming World Success
I do not want to become a Slimming World Success bore. So I am giving you ample warning about this article. I also know that this may not be that in interesting to many slim people, however, those of...
View ArticleSlimming World does Work
Slimming World does work, for me. I have been attending group meetings since the 1 December 2017 and have so far lost over 30 pounds, with today’s date being the 8 May 2018. Moreover, I have lost 1 –...
View ArticlePA and Secretary Fact Sheet – Small Claims
Small Claims Fact Sheet Small Claims Fact Sheet Objectives Introduction to Small Claims How to take Court Action What happens next in a Small Claims application? Does it cost money to take someone to...
View ArticleHow 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 Office and outlook, sometimes we just need a few...
View ArticleMissing the important points when taking minutes?
Have you ever been asked to take the minutes of a meeting and then started to worry about missing the important points when taking minutes. Don’t worry, this is always the first question I get when I...
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