Confused or intimidated by the world of finance? This hands on, practical 1-day course specifically for PAs and administrators will give you a solid all round understanding of the main financial statements and of internal management accounting. No prior knowledge of finance is needed as the course will review the basic principles. This very successful course is limited to a small group to maximise the benefits for attendees. To find out more, click here

The Virtual Assistant profession is one of the fastest growing in the country. Businesses are increasingly recognising the opportunities for accessing personal assistant, secretarial and office management skills and services in a way that is more flexible and cost effective than employing staff directly. asklilach, offers training and mentoring services designed to give you the tools and ‘road map’ to set you on your way to achieving success in setting up and running your own Virtual Assistant business......

Avery has launched its biggest ever giveaway that guarantees you're a winner! With over £6m in prizes to be won, you can win anything from a massive £10,000 cash to one of over a million £5 Amazon vouchers! And, even if you work for a company that doesn't allow personal prizes, Avery can arrange to donate an equivalent cash amount to a charity of your choice, or provide your workplace with the same value in Avery products......

Arena Pursuits is a Corporate Entertainment, Team Building and Outdoor Pursuits company based on 250 acres on the Kent/Sussex border, overlooking Bewl Water. With over seventeen years experience, Arena has developed a wide range of events, Corporate days for clients and Company incentive/reward schemes. They also cater for Social Groups, Stag days, Hen parties, Juniors and, of course, groups of friends. To find out about Arena Pursuits and the chance to win an exhilarating two hour Quad Biking Experience for up to 4 people click here

Your M&S lunchtogo service delivers a ready-to eat menu of delicious quality food direct to your office. Perfect for any corporate eating occasion, from board meetings and training days to office parties. Lunchtogo aims to make your life easier. Marks & Spencer lunchtogo offers a choice of over 250 products including sandwich platters, desserts, savoury snacks and drinks. The lunchtogo service is available in central London & selected regions.......

Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) is an international hotel company with one goal – to create hotels guests love. Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza are just two examples. pa-assist have developed a special partnership with IHG to give you more. There are links to key information to help you book accommodation and meeting facilities and access to the award winning Priority Club Rewards loyalty scheme. And you can take advantage of a special scheme rewarding you, the booker, in Business Club. With competitions and exclusive weekend discounts it’s all great news for you and your business ........

You support your manager. Who's supporting you? Your manager demands seamless commitment and excellence from you daily. As a PA, Executive Assistant, Secretary or Office Manager you need support and training to reach your highest potential. This two day, highly interactive workshop will enable you to refresh your skills and develop new areas of expertise ........

Take the effort out of sourcing venues for your organisation's conferences, meetings, training courses, product launches, Christmas parties and all other types of events by using the free pa-assist venue-finding service from Complete Event Solutions. It is fast, totally free-of charge and there is no obligation whatsoever so why not give them a try? To find out more, clcik here

Complete Event Solutions can also help with team-building activities, conference production, event management and corporate hospitality. Find out why so many of our users are now using this superb new service from pa-assist . ........

As a professional PA committed to your career development, how do you stay on top, ahead and inspired? Building on the skills and expertise that you have already, PAs of Excellence offer a series of advanced training days in office leadership. You will learn the key success strategies for managing today's global business leaders and gain the confidence and direction to take your career forward in 2008 and beyond……

Following the success of their 2007 road show, the team at Castalia Coaching Ltd are delighted to announce new dates for 2008 in Manchester and London. The Secrets of Top Performing PAs has been designed to give you the benefit of developing the same skills that top performing PAs in the business world have used to successfully support some of the toughest executives around.............

Event Management Training Ltd. is part of an established group of companies that trains over 800 people each year in the areas of Event Management, Public Relations and Wedding Planning. Their courses are designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop the practical skills, which industry professionals have identified as being essential for anyone working in or planning to work in these areas........

Kingsgate training has been designed for PAs by PAs to enhance the skills at all secretarial levels and to fill any gaps that Executive Assistants and PAs may identify. Courses are highly participative and take on the form of a discussion forum where delegates can share their knowledge and experience, gaining new and up to date skills for today's demanding business environment. Most courses are completed within the day to fit in with busy schedules and work commitments. When training is required by one or two individuals, Open Courses are ideal and are currently available in Manchester and Leeds. Should your requirements apply to a number of staff across your organisation, In-House programmes are the most suitable and cost effective way to source your training. Kingsgate aims to achieve maximum effectiveness at minimum cost. Click here for all course details, costs and dates.

With a footprint smaller than an A4 sheet, the incredibly powerful, space saving ScanSnap S510 desktop scanner lets you convert all your documents into fully searchable and editable digital format at the click of a button With built in OCR (Optical Character Recognition), ScanSnap can cope with a range of document formats and has scanning speeds of up to 36 images per minute in colour or black and white as well as having the ability to scan both sides simultaneously..........

Wine and champagne are the perfect gifts for any occasion. Winedirect has one of the finest collections of Corporate Wine Gifts available on the internet. They stock over 1200 of the world’s finest wines and have a superb selection of presentation gift boxes for you to choose from. .........

Historic Newspapers offer some of the most memorable gifts you'll find anywhere. From their stock of over 7 million original newspapers, they provide a range of beautifully presented, distinctive personal gifts that will be appreciated by clients and members of staff. .........

Having worked for two hotel groups, a conference centre chain, one of Britain's biggest hotel booking agencies and a team-building company, Nigel Alden, Managing Director of conference agency Complete Event Solutions, pa-assist's new venue-finding and event services partner, gives an authoritative insight into how you can minimise your venue costs when you need to organise an event.........

Life is too short for empty or dull walls. Artwork should brighten up the everyday places we all work and visit; and not just be restricted to galleries or exhibitions. Ginger White's Rent & Rotate Art™ service, will brighten up your office with it's uplifting modern collection of high quality paintings, photographs & prints. Ginger White's friendly and professional team provides a complete service, from helping select suitable art for your business type and interior space, to delivery and installation. The art rental service covers Greater London and the Home Counties and Ginger White can also quote for renting art in other areas in the UK........

Joining our long term partner, Marriott Kensington, are three great Marriott Hotels in the east of England - The Grantham Marriott is near many countryside attractions, yet just one hour from London by train. Friendly staff and an open lobby adjacent to a terraced courtyard and lounge area welcome you into this lovely hotel.- The Huntingdon Marriott is a highly regarded 4-star hotel in Cambridgeshire, close to major motorways, Cambridge, horse racing at Newmarket and Brampton, the Nene Valley Railway and Duxford Imperial War Museum - The Peterborough Marriott is set within 11 acres of tranquil grounds adjacent to Peterborough's Business Park and is ideal for business or leisure. Known as the area's leading venue for business events, the hotel will make any event unforgettable with its first-rate facilities. . ........

Networking is not dissimilar to a blind date: you arrive apprehensively hoping the other person will be friendly, conversation won't falter, and that you will appear interesting and likeable with both parties wanting to meet again. ........

It's your boss on the phone: 'I'd like you to sit in on this budget meeting next week; could be useful - oh, and by the way - could you knock up an agenda and take the minutes? I'll need an actions summary out to everyone before the end of the day as well. Thanks.'.