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    Simple Meetings: Everything Planners Need to Know

    One trend that has gained significant traction in recent years is the rise of simple meetings. Contrary to the name, simple meetings can be anything but simple when you are planning them! According to its 2024 State of the Profession Report...

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    Budgeting 101: In-Person Meetings

    Estimating and tracking costs of in-person meetings is one of the most important aspects of the meeting planner’s job. In fact, in our recen...
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    An Executive Assistant's Guide to Asking For New Technology

    As an Executive Assistant, planning meetings, executive offsites, and team gatherings is a key part of your role. But without the right tool...
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    Offsite Planning For EAs: How To Avoid These Common Mistakes

    Executive Assistants are master meeting planners. So it makes sense that they’re frequently asked to organize offsites and other in-person m...
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    5 Key Considerations for the Executive Assistant Who Wants to Pick the Perfect Offsite Location

    The time has finally come. Your exec has just tasked you with planning the upcoming company offsite. The date is set and the guest list has ...