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What’s needed before your recruit your first personal assistant – or your next one.

Most of this training is about PA relationships. But in this first session, we highlight what’s needed before your recruit your first personal assistant – or your next one.

A key to getting it right is knowing yourself, and knowing what you are looking for. Good communication and mutual understanding will provide the foundations for a good working relationship.

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