Poor time management is the biggest growing threat to British business, according to new research. Studies commissioned by online printing company Instantprint have revealed that those that don’t optimise their time find themselves facing a major growth barrier. One in 10 workers find themselves with less than an hour a week dedicated to focussing on […]

Heading to the countryside just outside of Edinburgh, Toby Cruse is given the royal treatment as he walks in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots and Oliver Cromwell Borthwick Castle has a very commanding presence among the rolling landscape. Built 600 years ago, the Castle has seen its fair share of history and wears […]

Eventist Group hosted a showcase at Tobacco Dock to launch its 2018 Christmas party package ‘Under the Christmas Tree’. Agents and guests experienced a night of unexpected proportions during the immersive event which was full of giant decorations, festive displays, live performances, cocktails (or mocktails) and gourmet treats. The night began with a journey beneath the […]

Luxury Included Resort Company Takes Home Gold Award for Best Overseas Hotel at Awards Ceremony Sandals Resorts has scooped the Gold Award for ‘Best Overseas Hotel’ for Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort at the annual Meetings and Incentive Travel Industry Awards. Sandals Royal Bahamian came up against major international hotels including W Barcelona, Hotel Arts Barcelona, […]

Sales brings up images of a loud, chaotic office – row after row of suited youngsters behind busy desks, calling up elderly citizens and convincing them to purchase insurance they don’t need. Of course, this is not the reality of sales. Sales differs depending on industry and what is being sold; one sales job might […]

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. 1. What’s the perfect shade of tea? Despite the nation slowly becoming a place for coffee aficionados, obsessed with the different variants on roasted beans in a mug, there’s still a […]

Firms could be missing out on new business opportunities and failing to attract top talent because they are in the wrong office. Your company’s office, headquarters or workplace is the centre of activity and catalyst for your entire business, and when you’ve invested so much time and money into your premises it can be hard […]

With the ever-increasing popularity of Asian cuisine whether it’s live street food or fine dining, the Royal Horticultural Halls launches its accredited caterer list to cover the hottest aspects of this vibrant continent. Lorraine Thorne, venue sales manager said “it’s important to us that we can offer clients the best suppliers in every way. Our […]

We are pleased to reveal that we have retained our title as the winner of the Members’ Voice award for Best PA Industry Publication for a fourth year. 2017 marked a massive turning point for PA Life, celebrating our 10th anniversary with a larger push on supporting our PA Life Club Members, as well as […]

People across the country are remaining at home as weather conditions worsen Amber warnings have been issued by the Met Office between 10am Wed 28th and 6pm Thu 1st this week, with red alerts issued in Scotland. Temperatures have dropped to lows of almost -12 degrees Celsius overnight, or 11 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the […]

Why 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 […]

March is kicking off with the spotlight on Virtual Assistants at London Olympia this Thursday March 1st is VA Day at office* 2018, and attendees will be invited to start the day off with a breakfast panel, where experts will be covering their top tips on making the leap from PA to VA. The panel […]

Office productivity is being effected by employees with high heels, according to new reports Last year, the government rejected calls to stop employers being able to force female workers to wear high heels to work. However, constantly wearing high heels can have negative implications to the backs of your employees, which can be detrimental to […]

PA Assist has announced that Amanda Johnson from VACT, the ‘Most Popular VA Training Provider’ from last year’s Members Voice Award will be attending PA Assist’s stand, F20, at the office*show for part of the day on Wednesday to give away her ‘awesome’ free prizes! Standing from 10am to Midday, and then again from 2pm […]

The UK’s leading show for PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers is back this week, will we see you there? From Wednesday 28th February to Thursday 1st March, PA Life will be on the showfloor of office* 2018 at London Olympia alongside industry experts looking to help you further your development inside and outside of […]

PA Life Club members are in with a chance of winning a dinner for two at Rick Stein Malborough, located at Lloran House on the High Street in Marlborough, Wiltshire. The winners can enjoy two starters, two main courses, two sides and two desserts and a bottle of wine between them Click here to enter

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. 1. Are you one of the most stressed employees in the UK? New research carried out by Perkbox has found that men from Cardiff aged between 25 and 34 who […]

Sorry coffee lovers, this one’s for the tea drinkers Despite the nation slowly becoming a place for coffee aficionados, obsessed with the different variants on roasted beans in a mug, there’s still a need for the art of making a proper brew. Although the country as a whole may be turning to java, PAs are […]