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November 2003 Issue topic: Christmas planning

Features included:

* Christmas parties. Project management skills explained using the Christmas party as a model. By Elizabeth Baker

* Christmas chores checklist. Count-down to Christmas outlining the tasks that need to be done before the festive season. By Suzanne Brown

* Creativity. Techniques to help you free your creativity. By Ann Light

* Alcohol limits. Up to the minute guidance on legal alcohol limits and information on the effects of drink on your system. By Suzanne Brown

* Office security. Tips on what to check before you lock up for Christmas. Information provided by Hawksmere

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December 2003 Issue topic: Work life balance

Features included:

* Taking time to reflect. Five steps from Life Coach Dr Andree Bates to help you assess where you are now, before planning where you want to go

* Volunteering while working. It's possible to give time to others without giving up the day job. And the benefits are surprising.

* Assertiveness skills. If you want to make changes to your life and career, you need to know how to ask for them in a way that guarantees you'll get them.

* Work life balance. Elizabeth Baker looks at the options open to the secretarial and PA profession.

* What are flexible options really like? Claire Portman talks to a group of PAs who have chosen flexible alternatives to the 9-5

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February 2004 Issue topic: Meetings and conferences

Features included:

* Team leading for PAs. Advice on leadership skills for successful conference teams

* Technology for presentations. Elizabeth Baker gives sound advice on preparing your IT in order to minimise last minute let-downs.

* Meetings in cyber space. Janice Pearson gives tips for organising effective and enjoyable virtual meetings.

* Skills for chairing meetings. Fun quiz with a serious message, helping you to guide meetings with more confidence.

* Venue contracts. Reading the small print is vital when booking venues. Industry expert Peter Rand explains why, and what to look for.

* The hotel trade explains: what they want from PAs to simplify the venue-booking process.

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March 2004 Issue topic: Training

Features included:

* Training plans. Helen Vandevelde explains how to use your training plan to boost your career.

* Training available for PAs. Roisin Woolnough investigates the training courses on offer for secretaries and PAs.

* Alternative ways to source skills. Ian Boughton advises looking at alternative ways of getting training, rather than simply waiting for the next training course to come along.

* Persuading the boss. PA Ann Nuckley gives advice on how to sell your manager the idea of training.

* Maximising your training. Tips to get the most out of your training time.

* Freeing your learning mind. Learning strategist Bill Lucas explains how to remove barriers to learning, to help you access more from your training time.

* Learning techniques. Sara Goodwins talks to five office professionals who have chosen different ways to learn, including on-the-job NVQ, online learning, and studying while working.

* To access the March 2004 issue, click here

April 2004 Issue topic: Business finance

* Understanding business. Sally Longson explains why it's vital to have a grip on the business environment you work in.

* Budgets. John Hancock takes a look at how to run a budget skilfully.

* Purchasing skills. Ways to make sure you buy only what you want, at the right price, by Sara Goodwins.

* Using Microsoft Excel to help you budget. Tips from Microsoft about online assistance available. This example focuses on using 'What if…' scenarios to see what would happen to your budget if you changed the variables.

* PA's perspective on skilful budgeting skills. Lee Morrissey takes a look at how to save money when organising a conference.

* Negotiating tips. Editor Penny Cottee gives some tips on getting the best deal.

* Guidelines for buyers. The Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply outlines some key rules for buyers

* To access the April 2004 issue, click here

May 2004 Issue topic: Business travel

* PA's role. Graeme Payne looks at the PA's role in travel booking, and the importance of travel policies

* Hotels vs apartments. Sara Goodwins compares the two options, and advises on when each is better utilised

* Jet lag. Roger Collis gives guidance on avoiding jet lag while on business travel

* Health advice. Michelle Collis from MASTA outlines a good PA's preparation prior to an executive's trip

* Carry on luggage. John Hancock unravels the mystery of cabin luggage - dimensions, regulations, and more

* Internet resources. PA Julie Lever gives a comprehensive round-up of useful travel-related websites

* DeskDemon's travel resources. Travel editor Bev Wright explains what DeskDemon has to offer travel bookers

* Videoconferencing options. Sara Goodwins looks at the choices for those who can't, or won't, travel

* Women's travel tips. Staying safe when travelling on business alone

* To access the May 2004 issue, click here

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