By Sarah Rugg, Founder, My VA Business As a PA or EA, you already have many of the skills required to set up your own Virtual Assistant business, and now’s the time. With almost 50% of employed adults working from home during the peak of the pandemic, the attitude shift has happened much more quickly […]

Take the Mike boost morale safely with virtual events. Are you looking for an interactive day to motivate staff? Take the Mike has launched seasonal packages to fit your needs. Simply login safely to take part! The packages include character sketches featuring talkative TV hosts or memorable guests! Take the Mike will write scenarios to […]

Sarah Jones, Administration Manager at Key2, has won a competition run by recruitment specialist Hays, recognising her efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hays Shout Out competition set out to reward and recognise admin staff who have taken on extra responsibilities to support their organisations during the pandemic. Employers were invited to nominate their chosen employee […]

By Yvette Pearson, International Public Speaker, Blogger, Author, and Founder of The Admin Wrap Gifts for Assistants has a fantastic range of mugs, coasters and pens specifically made by an assistant, for an assistant. Whether you are looking for a little something for yourself, or perhaps you need a secret Santa present, you’ll find the perfect gift. […]

PA Life has teamed up with First Event to bring you a virtual Christmas party, incorporating the PA Life Star Awards. This year the awards will be judged by a panel of industry experts who will decide the winners from a shortlist. The judges are: Lucy Brazier Lucy Brazier is one of the world’s leading authorities on the administrative profession. As CEO of Marcham Publishing, specialist publishers of Executive Secretary Magazine – a global training magazine dedicated to […]

Delta will continue delivering on its industry-leading commitment to provide more space for customers. As more medical experts agree on the safety of air travel thanks to the multiple layers of protection provided under the Delta CareStandard, blocking seats into spring 2021 provides added confidence and reassurance for customers booking future travel plans. Bill Lentsch, Chief Customer Experience Officer, […]

Milk Beach is an Australian restaurant and bar in Queen’s Park, London. A month after relaunching the restaurant following expansive renovations, the all-day Australian restaurant launches a new burger and pie delivery menu by Head Chef Darren Leadbeater. Available Wednesdays to Sundays on their website via Slerp, the new menu includes: Burgers The ‘Schnitty on […]

Twickenham Stadium has launched a new broadcast area called The Studio, allowing for hybrid and digital events. Designed for a higher level of production, The Studio features broadcast media quality hardware and software, enabling event organisers to create richer content for digital first events. The centre piece of The Studio is its state-of-the-art ‘smart studio’ […]

Bubble Food is the couture of event food design known for theatrical flair and exceptional food:   And Bubble Food is proud to present this year’s Immersive Festive Hamper. Filled with sophisticated delights and luxurious ingredients, the immersive hamper will create a totally unique experience this Christmas. Valued at £150*, options within the hamper include […]

Regent’s Conferences & Events has gifted Paramedic Paige Stride and Police Officer Rob Wilkins a dream wedding worth £20k, following a campaign to recognise the UK’s incredible key workers. The picturesque wedding venue was keen to give something back after thousands of couples have been faced with inimitable disruption this year when trying to plan […]

Join Transformational Coach and Healer Amy Gallagher for a guided meditation session that will help ground your energy, clear negativity and create a sense of renewal. No meditation experience is necessary, simply follow the video below:   The second lockdown has been more challenging than the first for many people. After nearly a year of […]

By Nicky Yates, Founder, Woodhaven Space Passionate about well-being and the environment, Woodhaven has been created to nurture the mind and body. Combining green and state of the art eco-smart technology this premier retreat in Woking integrates venue space for meetings and training workshops. Woodhaven also offers exclusive use for one company or group, setting […]

SecsintheCity, the UK’s only dedicated job site for business support professionals, hosted its annual PA of the Year Awards last week. Now in its ninth consecutive year, the Awards are an iconic celebration of the essential role that Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants and Office Managers provide to the companies and individuals they work for. Sarah […]

Gifts International has a wide selection of gifts available with UK and worldwide delivery. Whether you’re buying for a loved one, employee or client, there’s something to suit every budget. From flowers and balloons to champagne gift sets and food hampers, you can treat friends and family no matter what their favourite treat might be. You […]

London events venue 10-11 Carlton House Terrace has launched a campaign to promote event suppliers who offer products and services suitable as Christmas gifts. After many were required to pivot to B2C earlier in the year, the campaign is designed to give those who wish to support the industry a practical and unique way to […]

By Louise Cheadle, Co-Founder & Tea Taster, teapigs There’s no team without tea and you can treat your team this Christmas with teapigs’ gift bundles. 2020 has been quite a year so far! With all the changes to the working world, teapigs has had more and more requests from companies wanting to send their employees a […]

Last week Sav ‘The Head of Magic’ performed a 45-minute lunchtime energiser filled with tricks of the trade for attendees to try themselves.   Sav is passionate about purveying, performing & teaching the ‘Art of Magic and Positive Deception’, to create incredible ‘magic moments’ altering perceived reality and exploiting cognitive blindspots. With a Degree in ‘Visual Arts’, and a […]

Event teams are reporting a rise in the value businesses are putting on their roles. According to a report by ICE (In-house Corporate Events), despite the massive disruptions to event programmes, events will enter 2021 valued higher by businesses. The findings all form part of the ICE Report 2020, created in partnership with Cvent, which also […]