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      An executive assistant working on a budget
      Travel • Troop News

      How to Negotiate Your 2025 In-Person Meeting Budget

      In the final months of the year, many of us are getting organized and defining our plans and budgets for the year ahead. As an Executive Assistant (EA), these plans will undoubtedly include many in-person meetings. No one knows what makes a...

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      Attendee Survey Questions To Ask Before and After a Meeting

      When it comes to consistently organizing and optimizing successful, in-person meetings, never underestimate the power of feedback from atten...
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      Nervous looking Executive Assistant biting her finger in a meeting while holding a clipboard
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      Spooky In-Person Meeting Planning Fails - and How To Handle Them

      Forget horror films and ghost stories. When you’re an Executive Assistant (EA), nothing is more terrifying than a big mishap at work. And wh...
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      An Executive Assistant working at her desk
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      8 Tips to Save Time and Stay Organized

      Being an Executive Assistant (EA) is no small feat. Juggling multiple tasks, managing busy schedules, and handling last-minute changes can q...
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      How TROOP Helps Executive Assistants Plan In Person Meetings

      If you search “What are the responsibilities of an Executive Assistant,” you’ll often find a list of duties like taking notes, managing cale...
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