In addition to a roster of more than 150 suppliers, the PA Expo – co-located with the Venue Expo – features a seminar programme fit for both PAs and event organisers. With so much to see and do on four different stages, here’s our guide to the must-see sessions. Day One The first day of […]

The PA Expo officially opens today. It is the only free-to-attend event in the North of England that brings together executive support professionals from around the UK to take advantage of ample networking opportunities and to benefit from meeting with leading professionals in the industry. The PA Expo attendees will have the opportunity to meet with […]

Trade shows can seem daunting at times. With so many suppliers to see, seminars to attend and people to network with, it can all feel a little overwhelming. As we’re attending the PA Expo this week, we thought we’d give you some top tips for having a fun and successful time at an exhibition. Plan […]

This year marks the inaugural PA Expo, co-located with the Venue Expo at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. We sat down with Harry Griffiths from UKFE, who is the Marketing Manager of the event, to find out what makes the exhibition a must for PAs. For those of our readers who don’t know the event, tell us […]

Event professionals from across the UK gathered at Robinson College to explore event creation at the last clic+ Club seminar of 2016. Ben Cole, Managing Director of live events business Inspired, took delegates on a journey to explore the key stages of creating an engaging and memorable event experience. The interactive session kept the audience […]

I’m a sucker for historic venues, so I knew I couldn’t turn down the chance to experience private dining at The Honourable Artillery Company (The HAC) with my fellow PA Life Club members. The HAC is a stunning Georgian house set tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the City near Moorgate station. It’s […]

The PA Life team has heard from many PAs that the role can be extremely isolating, especially if you’re the only assistant at your company. That’s where strategic networking comes into play, but it’s not always easy to get past your fears and meet new people. Here are our top tips for a successful networking […]

Interested in getting the most out of global, digital and hybrid networking – and carrying your company’s communications into the future? Alicia Lewis of the MD Group shares three top tips. Business is global. That much is fact. From companies growing and spreading across multiple continents to the technology that allows us to have real-time […]

Join your fellow PA Life Club members and readers at a fun festive showcase at BMA House on Thursday, 1 December from 5.30pm-8.30pm. BMA House is a Grade II-listed building in central London’s fashionable and historic Bloomsbury. Home to the prestigious British Medical Association, BMA House was designed in 1911 by the famed architect Sir […]

The Venue Expo 2016 team has scoured the country for the finest in the game by securing names such as Liverpool FC, Everton FC, Wembley Stadium, Leeds UTD and Sheffield UTD as recent exhibitors for this year’s show. “To celebrate its third year, we’ve secured some of the top sporting venues in the country for […]

Venue Expo and PA Expo 2016 can without a doubt claim its finest year of education to date after securing some of the best keynote speakers in the country, and is set to deliver its largest exhibition to date. “We’ve worked tirelessly to ensure that this year’s exhibition delivers a visitor experience unlike any other,” comments […]

PAs often act as the face of their business, attending meetings internally and externally. Dressing for success is essential, but colour plays an important role in how people perceive you, according to Helen Venables, Managing Director of House of Colour. Helen says: “What people say about your business and your brand is reinforced by your […]

Event professionals from across the country are set to collaborate and share best practice at Robinson College’s clic+ Club event creation seminar on Friday, 21 October. The free session will focus on bringing the creative aspects of an event to life to turn it into a meaningful audience experience. Hosted by Ben Cole, Managing Director […]

We are pleased to announce that we’re partnering with Showtime Photo Booth at our annual PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on 7 November at ICEBAR LONDON. Showtime Photo Booth provides three types of classy and stylish booths for any kind of corporate or private event in London, each of which uses the latest cameras […]

You’re invited to join your fellow PA Life Club members for a thrilling indoor skydiving experience at Twinwoods Adventure (Bodyflight) in Bedfordshire from 1.30pm-6pm on 19 October. Located just north of Bedford, Twinwoods Adventure is a multi-activity adventure site with thrills and facilities for all ages. The venue attracts more than 100,000 visitors a year […]

Rumour has it Facebook will officially launch its newest platform, Facebook at Work, at an event in London on 10 October. TechCrunch reports that an invitation confirms this date, which marks the first time Facebook has launched a product outside of the US. The new business version of the popular social media site was developed […]

I adore the fact that afternoon tea comes in so many forms, but the nice traditional option will always appeal to me. Few can argue that there’s a better traditional offering than that of The Ritz London, one of the capital’s most prestigious and beautiful hotels. I joined my fellow PA Life Club members for […]

Join the PA Life team for an evening of networking and a show round of Allianz Park, home to the Saracens, on 4 October from 6pm-8pm. Allianz Park, home to reigning English and European rugby champions the Saracens, is set within 26 acres of green space and boasts 24 rooms, many with views over the […]