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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 a new PA starting out.

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 assistants with an exclusive offer to join the members only group.

5 tips for how to stay focussed at work
We have all had those days when we just can’t seem to get started on our tasks for the day. There is always some distraction at hand – usually in the form of our smartphones, begging for our attention.

5 minutes with… BBC’s The Apprentice winner James White
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.

Penelope Alice and the cyber escape game
The wonderfully busy PA about town Penelope Alice visited the PA Life Club members event in London last night.  Read about how her night was with in a super cool venue in Shoreditch and a cyber escape game run by Green Hat People.

Checking in: Whittlebury Hall
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.

Four things you should be doing to prepare for a big meeting
Business meetings often require a substantial degree of preparation; we tirelessly brainstorm, work collectively to ensure all necessary paperwork is in order, rehearse our presentations to within an inch of perfection and hope that in turn, we’ll close the deal.