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    8 Desk Setup Must-Haves for Executive Assistants

    Creating the perfect working station isn’t just about comfort, it’s about setting yourself up for success. As an Executive Assistant, you are often juggling multiple tasks on a daily basis.

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    5 Factors to Choosing a Restaurant for Work Meetings

    If there’s one thing every in-person meeting may have in common it’s food. Sometimes, the meal is the entire meeting, like a quick working l...
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    An Executive Assistant's Guide to Asking For New Technology

    As an Executive Assistant, planning meetings, executive offsites, and team gatherings is a key part of your role. But without the right tool...
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    9 Podcasts and Books for Executive Assistants

    Looking to grow in your role as an Executive Assistant (EA)? You’re certainly not alone. Staying sharp in today’s dynamic workplace means co...
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    5 Pre-Meeting Communication Strategies

    Whether you’ve been planning in-person meetings for years or are just getting started, it can be time-consuming and tedious – especially whe...
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    5 Tips for Finding the Best Meeting Space

    Whether you’re planning a team retreat, a board meeting, or other in-person meetings, you may have a specific meeting space or venue type th...
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    How to Optimize Meeting Experiences by Attendee Type

    Providing an exceptional meeting experience for attendees is the #1 priority for Executive Assistants (EAs) and meeting planners, according ...