Budget BusinessConnections is a free, no contract car rental loyalty scheme for small businesses. Once registered, as a PA you'll qualify for a 5% discount on each rental booking, free upgrade vouchers for the first five rentals, plus other special offers and competitions.

To register for Budget BusinessConnections, click here and enter BCD number G978500 to get this offer.

Win a fabulous two week holiday for two and enjoy the sultry samba rhythms, the Caribbean sun, and the sandy beaches of Cuba, thanks to the time saving Leitz 180 degrees lever arch files from Esselte. And even if you don't win the holiday, there are fifty runners up prizes of an MP3 player. So at least you'll be able to listen to samba at home!

Wow! We've already had some fantastic responses to our annual survey which have given us a fascinating insight into your worklives! Thanks so much to those of you who have sent us your thoughts on jobs, training, and future ambitions. But it's not too late to add your views on what's important to you now and for the future. Just complete our survey and you could win an Olympus Digital Camera, or one of our twenty runner-up prizes of a £10 M&S Voucher. Don't delay - do it today!

Who wasn't impressed by Emily Robe, our most recent "Day in the Life" PA? It takes nerve to step back into the workplace after a career break, and like many women returners, Emily discovered that her skills needed updating. She is currently romping through those certificates, to get back up to speed. We really enjoy reading your Day in the Life stories, and we're always on the look-out for more true-life tales. So get in touch! As a small thank-you for your time, we'll send you a £10 M&S Voucher.

Need to keep up to date with the business world? Want to know what's happening to support staff and management assistants right now? Don't miss the DeskDemon News Alerts. Specially tailored to give you the latest news, our ten top News Alerts are regularly updated to keep you in touch. Make them your first stop every morning!

With more of us than ever using conference calls to replace meetings, it pays to know how to get the best out of this multi-way communication. In his excellent feature Arindam Chattopadhyaya explains the essentials of good conference call etiquette. Make sure you check it out!

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by negative thoughts? Then you need to take on board the message from our key motivational feature this month. Many of us don't realise that we are in control of our thoughts, and can break that cycle of self-doubt and low self-esteem. You'll discover that you too have the power to change your outlook - to say YES to positivity and NO to negativity!

When did you last use your fax machines? Is it time to bid them a fond farewell and retire them? Take a look at our handy office guide giving you the lowdown on what to consider when taking your fax machines out of service, and how to maintain a seamless contact with your clients.

Aries is an interesting time for us all. There are a number of changes taking place. This period, ending on April 20th is one of realignment and transformation. Find out what Ysanne, our resident astrologer, can see for you in the coming month.