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!

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Executive Assistant Time Management Tools: Scheduling Email Templates

Use these simple email templates for scheduling meetings for your executive

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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.

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Best Practices for Supporting Multiple Executives

Learn how to support multiple executives by setting expectations and boundaries, managing your time effectively, and staying organized.

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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