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The Receptionist: The Changing Face of the Business
By Michelle Bowditch and Marika Garton - September 25, 2022
Has the role of the receptionist evolved in the last two years, or has our awareness changed? ask Michelle Bowditch and Marika Garton
Business Strategy & Acumen
What Is Corporate Social Responsibility?
By Richard Collins - September 25, 2022
Corporate social responsibility is about discovering your sustainable and profitable potential and achieving it, explains Richard Collins
Business Strategy & Acumen
The Important Difference Between Cancelling and Terminating a Contract
By Katarina Morgan - September 25, 2022
Navigating the exit of a contract can be challenging. Katarina Morgan explains the options available
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Decoding ESG
By Richard Collins - July 25, 2022
Richard Collins explores the relationship between CSR and ESG
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What is Conversational Commerce?
By Dario Betti - July 25, 2022
Dario Betti explains the role of conversational commerce in transforming simple sales into a complete service
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The Ever-Changing Face of Purchasing
By Patrick S Woods - July 25, 2022
From buying to purchasing to supply management, using the correct terminology elevates your skills and experience, explains Pat Woods
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The Mystery of EBIT and EBITDA
By Richard Arnott - March 25, 2022
Do EBIT and EBITDA give a better indication of the true operational performance of the business? asks Richard Arnott
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Do You Speak “Finance”?
By Jeff Lockhart - January 25, 2022
An Assistant who speaks the language of finance and accounting is more marketable and more mobile, says Jeff Lockhart
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ESG – What is it and why is it important for business?
By Jeff Lockhart - November 25, 2021
Organisations need to meet the requirements of both their current and future customers and investors, explains Jeff Lockhart
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Business Acumen: What Exactly Is It?
By Richard Arnott - September 25, 2021
Business acumen is a set of skills that can be learnt and applied to the administrative professional role, explains Richard Arnott
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Beyond Budgeting: Is There Another Way?
By Richard Arnott - July 25, 2021
Richard Arnott introduces the concept of “Beyond Budgeting” – a new way of thinking about financial targets and incentives
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Forecasting and Reforecasting
By Ian Shipley - May 25, 2021
Ian Shipley explains how forecasting and reforecasting is essential for a business to understand its current and future financial achievements
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The Link Between Strategic Success and Executive Support
By Dan Hadley - May 25, 2021
Dan Hadley explains the four key opportunities for executive support professionals to enhance strategic success
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The Eight Behaviours of HR Professionals
By Sarah Richson - May 25, 2021
Sarah Richson details the eight behaviours of HR professionals that executive support staff can also use to succeed
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4 Steps to Negotiating Successfully and with Confidence
By Suzy Sanders - May 25, 2021
Suzy Sanders explains four steps you can take to ensure a successful negotiation
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20 Business Lessons We Will Be Taking into the Future
By Lucy Brazier OBE - March 25, 2021
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Executive Secretary (now Executive Support) Magazine, Lucy Brazier shares the lessons learnt that we will be taking into the future
