Story Events has opened applications for its #StoryGivesBack CSR initiative, where new and small event suppliers are able to apply for a free stand at the London Summer Event Show. Taking place from January 22 to 23, 2019, at Banking Hall in London, over 800 event buyers and exhibitors will be brought together to network and […]

In just under a month, the anticipated PA Life Summit will welcome PAs and suppliers to network and conduct business with one another. Taking place at Altitude London on September 10, numerous suppliers will be on hand to speak with PAs, EAs and admin professionals in a series of face-to-face meetings. New partner additions to […]

Chelsey Kendall, venue and event sales manager at King’s College London’s Science Gallery, dishes out some valuable tips on planning a unique event at an academic venue. A dull and run-of-the-mill venue for our next event please’, said no one, ever. Opting for a unique, academic venue offers scope to showcase your brand and exercise […]

Located in a little corner of London where Hyde Park is your play-ground, sits the idyllic Chilworth London Paddington Hotel. On October 4, PA Life Club members will be given an exclusive opportunity to view the hotel and its facilities. On arrival from 5pm, members will be treated to some welcome drinks, canapés and ten-minute […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep you up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Celebrate the PA Life Club’s 5th birthday with an exclusive membership discount To mark the PA Life Club’s fifth birthday this October, we are celebrating early by providing […]

Katie Mellor, founder of KM Virtual Office, is a seasoned member of the industry having established her company back in 2014, providing VAs for businesses across the UK. Here, she shares how she built her company from scratch and why she can’t resist a good rom-com novel. Can you tell me about your business and […]

It’s clear that the Coca-Cola brand runs through the veins of Samina Azam, EA to VP at Coca-Cola European Partners – her passion is palpable. With such a varied job role, Jade Burke visits the company’s headquarters in Uxbridge to find out why upskilling is so important to her and how she has overcome stereotypes […]

The Event Organisers Summit is slated to return this October, where guests will get the chance to network over a gala dinner and enjoy some fantastic live entertainment courtesy of The Mojo Rising. The event, which aims to connect senior event organisers with product and service suppliers, will take place from October 15 to 16 […]

The PA Life Masterclass is back for the third time this year, which will have a revised format to include roundtables and a luxury brand showcase. Taking place October 17 at JJ Media Group’s Perseverance Works in Shoreditch, the day will begin with an opening presentation by the headline sponsor. This will be followed by […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 10 priceless nuggets of wisdom from experienced PAs We asked you, the PA Life audience on social media to share your experiences for advice that you would give to […]

To mark the PA Life Club’s fifth birthday this October, we are celebrating early by providing assistants with an exclusive offer to join the members only group. Throughout August, September and October, membership to join will be half price, costing £45.60 (inc VAT). The usual price is £89 (inc VAT). New members will benefit from […]

With Silverstone just minutes away from the hotel’s doorstep and a luxurious spa on-site, Whittlebury has it all in terms of relaxation and team-building. Jade Burke travels to Northamptonshire to experience all it has to offer. If you’re more of a thrill-seeking or prefer to kick back and relax, Whittlebury Hall really can offer you […]

James White, The Apprentice winner 2018, has launched a new specialist property and construction division to his existing company, Right Time Recruitment. Here, he reveals why the recruitment firm is seeking to get more PAs on its books, as well as some top tips if you’re looking to apply for the hit show. How has […]

Visitors to the PA Life stand at The Meetings Show this year were given the chance to win a three-night stay at a serviced apartment, courtesy of SITU. The prize, to spend three nights in the South West, has been awarded to Tom Lambregts, marketing manager from Grass Roots. Lambregts will get the chance to […]

Join Flavourology on a sophisticated, intimate dining experience of five courses uniting sights, sounds, smells and flavours inspired by Scandinavian folklore and festivities. Flavourology – the food experts behind the Gingerline immersive dining capers – has mixed the time-honoured with the avant-garde to create an interactive, multi-sensory menu to be enjoyed within an art and […]

London’s exclusive nightclub, Toy Room, is inviting PA Life Club members into its intimate space on Argyll St. Taking place on September 27 from 6pm to 9pm, guests will be treated to a selection of canapés and bowl food, while also enjoying a tour around the venue. Inside, the Toy Room can cater for up […]

Getting your hands on the company credit card can be a rare sight these days, as new data has discovered that the UK workforce now spends half as much on client entertainment compared to the heyday of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. To mark the 50th anniversary of Barclaycard’s corporate credit card, the company has […]