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The small things that have big health benefits

The reason many of us fail in the campaign to become fit and healthy is because of the complete overhaul we try to force on our lifestyle but instead of completely changing your lifestyle, Vincenzo Ferrara looks at how a few small changes can help you smash your goal. There are many diets, fads and crazes that promise quick weight…

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PA Life Club: Enjoy a magical wizard cocktail experience at Georgian House

Georgian House in the heart of Pimlico, London is looking to invite PA Life club members to join them for an evening of cheese afternoon tea and a magical wizard cocktail experience. On March 7, PA Life Club members will be given the opportunity to visit the historic Georgian house and try out the very best of its facilities. Upon arrival from 5pm,…

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PA Life Club: Enjoy a magical wizard cocktail experience at Georgian House

Georgian House in the heart of Pimlico, London is looking to invite PA Life club members to join them for an evening of cheese afternoon tea and a magical wizard cocktail experience. On March 7, PA Life Club members will be given the opportunity to visit the historic Georgian house and try out the very best of its facilities. Upon arrival from 5pm,…

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PA Life Club: Enjoy a magical wizard cocktail experience at Georgian House

Georgian House in the heart of Pimlico, London is looking to invite PA Life club members to join them for an evening of cheese afternoon tea and a magical wizard cocktail experience. On March 7, PA Life Club members will be given the opportunity to visit the historic Georgian house and try out the very best of its facilities. Upon arrival from 5pm,…

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Vive la Révolution

Built to bring in the Millennium in 2000, the Coca-Cola London Eye is an iconic landmark that’s capable of hosting events at new heights. Jade Burke speaks to Rosie Leigh, events manager for Merlin Events and Sarah Hammond, director of the attraction’s caterer rhubarb, to find out more Can you tell us a bit about Merlin Events London and which…

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Top venue stories of the year

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Lumiere London Lumiere London was founded by fashion photographer Carlos Lumiere in 2005. It started as a photographic studio in the famous Menier Chocolate Factory in London Bridge, and over time it expanded into a…

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Still clueless about GDPR?

More than half of those surveyed revealed they don’t dispose of paper customer records securely and confidentially. Since the GDPR deadline in May 2018 we have been inundated with thousands of PAs that are yet to see their businesses change. This not only puts the personal data of millions of employees and customers at risk but new research suggests that…

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App of the Week: DishRatings

A 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…

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Checking in: The Chronicle

Aparthotels have long been the choice of business people looking for somewhere to stay in the city since they boast all of the advantages of an apartment with the added benefits that you’d normally expect from a hotel. The Chronicle by Supercity recently opened just off Chancery Lane, London and Vincenzo Ferrara was one of the first to try a…

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How does journaling increase productivity?

It’s not always easy to be motivated and productive, sometimes it takes a little bit more than just turning up at your desk to get the day started. Carina Lawson explains how journaling can increase your productivity. It’s well documented that the act of journaling can help you understand your emotions and improve your mental health- but it’s also an…

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Smaller Session Sizes ‘A Good Thing for Modern Events’

Lime Venue Portfolio has welcomed new research predicting that individual sessions at conferences will reduce throughout 2019. The prediction is identified in MPI’s Outlook Report with international survey respondents predicting a continuation of this trend over the next 12-24 months. Lime Venue Portfolio has been quick to endorse the trends as ‘a good thing for modern events’ following its own…

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Why speaking a second language will be important for future PAs

Speaking a second language is a skill that many of us know we should learn but very rarely do. With technological advances, the world is now smaller than ever and even though you can overcome language barriers using this technology, Vincenzo Ferrara thinks that PAs who can speak more than one language are going to become increasingly popular.   For…

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We spend too much time working at the weekend

Do we spend too much time working at the weekend? According to recent research we do and it’s a bad habit us Brits need to stop. We all wish we had more time on our hands but using our own time to complete our work could be damaging, rather than helpful. Busy Brits spend up to four hours of their…

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5 tips when interviewing candidates remotely

With time being a luxury for most businesses, seeing every candidate when interviewing is not always an option. Here are five top tips to consider when interviewing remotely. Seeing every candidate when interviewing for a role is often unachievable and not a good use of time, which is precious in any business. Therefore, telephone or video interviews can be a quicker, and…

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Top stories of the week

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Interview: Fello’s Simone Buckley on the changing world of business travel Having worked with PAs for over 23 years, travel management company Fello knows how to make booking business travel simple and effective. Simone Buckley,…

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How to make sure you don’t burn out

As someone that works a lot of varied hours throughout the day, I often find those that have a more relaxed working life telling me that I should slow down before I burn out. Like a lot of assistants, I don’t purposely work so much that I burn out but I also don’t try to prevent it from happening either. However, should…

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Penelope Alice visits the brilliantly British Luton Hoo

Last week, PA Life Club members got to enjoy a five-star evening of brilliant service, luxurious rooms and breath-taking views from the Luton Hoo manor house hotel, spa and golf club. We’ve sent the PA Life PA, Penelope Alice along to visit the historic manor house and let you know what she thought of it…  Luton Hoo – Grand Staircase…

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Penelope Alice visits the brilliantly British Luton Hoo

Last week, PA Life Club members got to enjoy a five-star evening of brilliant service, luxurious rooms and breath-taking views from the Luton Hoo manor house hotel, spa and golf club. Just a short six-minute taxi ride from Luton Airport and seven-minutes from Luton Airport Parkway train station, sits the idyllic thousand acre grounds of the traditional British manor house,…

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