It’s no secret that being a PA/EA is stressful. The job can be very full on, with little to no time to relax and compose yourself. We all know that taking a moment for yourself can benefit your work and your health. Vincenzo Ferrara finds out if this is where Headspace comes in. Headspace is a meditation app aimed at people…
read moreUber for Business could revolutionise your company’s ground transportation needs. The platform provides you with a central dashboard where you can manage all rides for employees or guests, giving you a clear view of all of your trip activity and automating billing, expensing and reporting. Vincenzo Ferrara finds out how easy the app is to use. Uber is a ridesharing…
read morePlenty of us struggle to keep on top of our finances – particularly at this time of year – but when keeping on top of your expenses or the expenses of others, losing track isn’t something you can afford to do. If you find yourself buried under a pile of receipts and don’t know how to keep on top of…
read moreIt’s been well documented by PA Life that we can actually work harder if we take more breaks in between tasks, as spending too long staring at one task can leave you distracted and actually negatively affect your workload. There are plenty of ways to combat this, be it by breaking up the day with a cup of tea or…
read moreWelcome to our new weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We’ll focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week’s spotlight: Streaks. An intro to Streaks Available on iPhone and Apple Watch, Streaks is a to-do list app that…
read moreA new app for EAs and PAs says it cuts out the middleman for job seekers. An app called Marlin, designed specifically for Personal and Executive Assistants on the hunt for a new job, says it can put users in direct contact with employers without the need to submit a CV or deal with recruitment agencies. So how does it work then? Candidates…
read moreA huge part of any assistant’s job is knowing which restaurants are best for meetings, a quick business lunch or an evening meal that’s set to impress potential clients. Many PAs rely on their network to suggest new places, but how do you find a place in a location that even your contacts haven’t tried before? That is where DishRatings…
read moreThe job of being an assistant is non-stop, with a lot of assistants working around the clock depending on the requirements of their boss. Because of this, it can be difficult to get the little tasks done around the house. From cleaning to admin, you don’t always have the time to get the job done. Airtasker is a job sharing…
read moreYou’re a busy professional, you have constantly got to be aware of everything in your life and your bosses life. At the end of a long day, it can feel like a chore having to cook for yourself and your family. Vincenzo Ferrara finds out how SideChef helps. SideChef is a recipe guide app, I know it doesn’t sound like…
read moreAn essential part of any PA’s job is of course, event planning. It can be as stressful as it can be fun. Planning the perfect event is an art form rather than a skill. Vincenzo Ferrara finds out if the new App from PartyMaker, is designed to cut out a lot of the hard work and put the ‘party’ back…
read moreWhy Google Assistant? The Google ecosystem is growing faster than any other tech company. With a range of smart devices filling both the home and the office, it’s becoming harder and harder to go through a working day without relying on something from the tech company. Google Assistant is the latest app from the tech giant that allows you to manage…
read moreAfter a low-cost way of calling landlines and mobiles in over 100 countries? Check out the new international calling app GlobalCall247. The brainchild of Richard Elliot-Square, the app has been designed for a global audience of customers who are looking to save money on international calls. There’s no need to unlock a phone or insert a new SIM card when…
read moreWhy TravelPerk? TravelPerk offers modern travel management for modern companies. Traditional business travel providers, like agents and legacy tools, are stuck in the 80s and 90s. And some organizations lack a solution all together. Now, modern companies can book, manage and report on travel all in one place with TravelPerk. Here are the top reasons why companies are making the…
read moreLet your inbox meet the Cleanfox If you had to guess, how many emails do you receive every day? 50? 100? Is that taking into account the emails going to both your work and personal accounts? What about your Google account that you probably don’t even realise you own? The numbers add up, and for every newsletter or mailing list…
read moreThe pocket personal trainer and mindfulness coach to welcome you into 2018 We’re reaching the end of January with 2017 far behind us and many still feeling the pressures of the January Blues. Payday is still more than a week away for most of us, our friends are giving up on their Dry January ambitions and many are feeling the…
read moreWelcome to 2018! Leaving behind the old year and propelling ourselves confidently into the new can be a daunting feeling but with a little bit of hard work and self-determination, this could be the year that your dreams come true. Declared one of Google’s top apps as well as Apple’s recent App of the Day, our featured app this week…
read moreThe popularity of dating apps like Tinder and Grindr have made the once-niche activity of online dating into a worldwide phenomenon, making the previously taboo apps not only household names, but industry innovators whether you buy in to that kind of thing or not. Shapr wants to be the Tinder of businesses, the modern-day networking app to get you in…
read moreWhen I’m busy and a deadline looms, I often feel as if there isn’t enough time in the world to get everything done. Despite this, when I actually have a moment to breathe and reassess, I normally end up feeling like I have nothing to do; my internal to-do list becomes so clogged up with everyday activities that it all…
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