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Business Networking - June 2004
 
 
 
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Dear ReadersPenny Cottee Secretarial newsletter editor
I've been asking myself this question for some time, but have as yet found no satisfactory answers. According to the Council for Administration, there are 4.7 million administrative staff in the UK. So how can it be, that the sum of the members of all the major secretarial and administrative support organisations in the UK struggles to reach 10,000? What's going wrong?
FEATURES
NetworkingWant the good news? Networking skills can be learnt! Sara Goodwins reveals some insider secrets on gathering top contacts - and making it look easy
Everybody's doing it! Networking is all the rage again so don't miss out, says Fred Redwood
Ever fancied putting a toe in the virtual waters of internet communication? Before you do, read Andrea McKinney's essential advice on successful posting
gossip or networkSome execs believe that secretaries networking really means women gossiping in corners. But don't say that within PA Lee Morrissey's earshot - she'll give you a (very enlightening) piece of her mind!
Are you a shy, retiring violet? Does schmoozing with strangers fill you with dread? We asked Business Psychologist Sue Firth for some top pointers on building confidence
Ever thought about setting up your own local network? PA Bernice Pennycuick did it. Find out what she discovered about the trials and tribulations of such an undertaking, as well as the huge satisfaction of success
Why network? Glenda Stone, CEO of Aurora, reveals the top ten reasons to get out and about. We
think you'll find them pretty convincing
What do the official secretarial networks offer today's PAs? We give you the low-down on nine major organisations dedicated to supporting you
We do spoil you! This issue we have TWO free giveaways! So if you want to nab yourself either a copy of Sue Firth's excellent self-development tape, "How to maximise your self-esteem", or if you think you could use a copy of the handy book, "30 minutes to improve your networking skills", simply enter our free Prize Draw. Click here for more
Since we at DeskDemon re-launched ON! Office Networks six months ago, we've been doing our best to bring you a valuable resource online. Now, we'd like to move the e-zine forward again, and part of our strategy includes a brand new name. And that's where you come in…

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