Advice about bags / suitcases: Samsonite

I have travelled a lot with and for my clients and what I have learned is that Samsonite bags and suitcases are worth the higher price.

http://www.samsonite.com

Small tip: you can always return a damaged Samsonite bag with an official dealer and get it repaired for free!

Google Alerts

Google Alerts can be very useful and effective for personal assistants.

http://alerts.google.com

This is what Google says it can do:

Google Alerts are email updates of the latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.) based on your choice of query or topic.

Some handy uses of Google Alerts include:

- monitoring a developing news story
- keeping current on a competitor or industry
- getting the latest on a celebrity or event
- keeping tabs on your favorite sports teams

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I have used it for tracking what is said about my clients and used it for tracking patented products and names for one of my clients.

Personal Assistant Network Meeting - proposal

I would like to propose a 1 full-day Quarterly or Yearly Personal Assistant Meeting in a friendly and relax environment to meet and talk with like-minded people.

I would like to measure the response/interest for this. Email me if you are interested, tell me where you are from and how far you are willing to travel for this kind of meeting.

Email me at: marcel@worldpersonalassistant.com

Advice for the choice of printers

My advice for the choice of a printing solution is to always choose for a laser printer. There are all-in-one solutions (printer/scanner/copy) in laser and inkjet. I prefer laser, because:
- the laser prints don't create stains when you run your finger over the text
- the black test is more clear and crip
- the laster printers don't get so easily damaged like the ink-jet counterparts
- laser printers are faster

Burgess Yachts

I have used the services of Burgess Yachts on several occassions. I would like to recommend this company for Yacht Charters.

Burgess is the global superyacht industry leader in sale & purchase, new construction, charter and charter management.

http://www.burgessyachts.com

International Air Charter PLC

I have used the services of International Air Charter PLC many times. I would like to recommend this company for Air Charters.

http://www.aircraftcharter.com

Travel Advice Hong Kong - Shenzhen

Make sure that you don't travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen on Sundays, because it will be extra busy at the immigration, because of the large amount of female filipino visitors. Sunday is their day-off and they like to go shopping in Shenzhen.

Hotel booking in a rush

I always use Expedia.com if I need to book a hotel for myself very quickly.

Or sometimes I call a hotel directly and hear they are fully booked, then I quickly check online at Expedia and in many cases there is a room available and then I quickly book it and with the confirmation they cannot refuse me anymore.

Hotel Recommendations

I have used the hotel guides of the following organizations:

The Leading Hotels of the World
http://www.lhw.com


Relais & Châteaux
http://www.relaischateaux.com

Health insurance for Personal Assistants

As a personal assistant I need worldwide health insurance, with no limitations regarding countries where treatment is possible/allowed.

My best advice is:
- BUPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care

Victorinox

A Victorinox Swiss Army Knife is there when you need it. It is a combination of solid hand tool and inventive creativity. Its origins lie in the Soldier's Knife delivered to the Swiss Army in 1891. This led to the Swiss Officer's and Sport Knife that gained world fame as the Original Swiss Army Knife. A characteristic feature of the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife is its multi-functionality, which makes it indispensible for many of life's situations.

www.victorinox.com

News: Tycoon freezes secretary's assets

The Australian
FOR 10 years, Gissel Alves was trusted as a highly-paid personal assistant to one of Australia's top property tycoons, until her boss accused her of ...more