Resources for Assistants
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How to Make the Most of 1:1 Meetings with Your Exec
Plan well to make the most out of 1:1 meetings with your exec!
Executive Assistant Time Management Tools: Scheduling Email Templates
Use these simple email templates for scheduling meetings for your executive
Stay One Step Ahead (of Your Exec)
It may seem like mind-reading, but being able to see around corners and know what your executive needs before they ask for it will help you shine as an EA.
Best Practices for Supporting Multiple Executives
Learn how to support multiple executives by setting expectations and boundaries, managing your time effectively, and staying organized.
EA Toolbox: Managing Time Zones
If you have to manage multiple time zones, having the right tips and tools in place will make scheduling a non-issue.
Introducing Decision Stream
Base is thrilled to introduce our latest feature, Decision Stream! Decision Stream is a simple feed that gives busy executives the ability to communicate decisions in seconds.
Getting Started with Your EA
Hopefully, I convinced you in my last post that you need an assistant. Now you’re probably thinking, “Where in the world do I start?”. I am asked time and time again by […]
What Santa’s Elves & Executive Assistants Have in Common
Santa's elves and executive assistants have some interesting similarities. Above all else, they are both making the world a better and more magical place!
The Small Details: Color Coding Calendars
Color coding your calendar can help you to visualize the week ahead as well as stay organized around key goals and objectives.
Building a Strategic Executive and Executive Assistant Relationship: The Importance of 2-Way Feedback
You likely expect feedback from the executive you support, but are you returning the favor? Engaging in two-way feedback with your executive is necessary to build and grow a thriving partnership.
How My Assistant Changed the Way I Work
Paige McPheely, Base's CEO, talks through why she believes all high performers are doing themselves a disservice by not accepting help from an assistant
Base Raises $2.6M in Seed Funding to Build the First-Ever Software Platform for Executive Assistants
Base, a SaaS platform built for executive assistants, today announced the completion of a $2.6M seed funding round. Base is modernizing the way assistants and executives work together by providing tools and technology tailored to the executive work style.
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