Coordination of business development and corporate communication projects
To respond to mixed needs with a flexible organisation, on a timeshare basis
Here are some replies to the frequently asked questions that will help you evaluate the contribution of a project coordinator in your team can bring.
- What is a personal business assistant?
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It is the combination of two profiles in one and the same professional: the support of the facilitating assistant, who works in tandem with his / her manager / project manager, with the business expertise of a project coordinator, who produces content and creates solutions for their team.
- What is the difference between a personal business assistant and a management assistant ?
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Historically, the initial training and the objectives in the company are not the same. The new generation of office managers is synchronised with the personal business assistant by also becoming a provider of project coordinator services. They are the ideal professional for dynamic companies, in a lightweight and mobile project team.
- Is it not a luxury to use the services of a personal business assistant ?
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A project coordinator is an integral budget item. But they are also an opportunity to optimise the costs of a facilitator, who is also an expert, by externalising the advantage gained from multi-faceted and productive aid on several levels of activity. They also guarantee optimal project follow up by starting out together in order… to cross the finish line together. For every project has an end.
- How much do the services of a personal business assistant cost ?
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A project coordinator’s services lie between the cost of tele-secretary services and consultancy services billed per hour. Over a long project (more than 6 months), where the activity is regular but procured on a timeshare basis, it is a much lower investment than hiring internally. The duration and the cost of the assignment are evaluated at the project quoting stage, and a preferential hourly rate is applied according to the volume of reserved hours.
- Can a personal business assistant be a private assistant ?
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The task of a lifestyle manager, or a private assistant / concierge cannot under any circumstances be expected of a personal business assistant recommended by our agency. SW&Vous’ services, which are reserved for businesses and facilitate the routine daily management of business tasks and projects, are clearly defined at the start of the assignment.
- How can I have confidence in a personal business assistant that I do not know ?
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An assistant is recruited like any other collaborator or expert: based on references, interviews and letter of engagement. Our agency is committed to ensuring absolute respect for confidentiality and compliance with the internal information management processes. Upon request, SW&Vous can agree to a contract incorporating the signature of an NDA / Non-Disclosure Agreement.
- What do a personal business assistant and a communicator have in common ?
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To exercise their profession, an assistant must be a true communicator. They are the interface between the project manager and the entire project community, which can represent dozens of people. He / she must create a link and bond by demonstrating excellent relational skills and using communication methods to promote the project. If required, the assistant can also be an expert experienced in the communication fields.
- Is SW&Vous a mini communications agency ?
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The agency is built on strong corporate communications expertise: the company’s unique identifying message. Positioned on the coordination of communication projects – and not on the technical projects, the agency applies a strategic expertise in communication de facto. But if specific skills are required (graphics, web development, press relations…), we will be delighted to mobilise our network for you.
- Can any project benefit from a personal business assistant / coordinator ?
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A project organisation mode can be applied from 3 contacts upwards. As soon as the essentials of working in project mode are complied with a firm decision on the SMART objectives, a deadline and exact resources available given, a project coordinator finds their rightful place and contributes to the success of the project with their versatile and multidisciplinary assistance.
- I would like to integrate you into my project team, how should I proceed ?
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Contact me so that we can exchange ideas on your requirements, my suggestions and the availability of a recommended assistant or myself to implement the necessary steps for the successful achievement of your intended project.