Each month, ON! will take on a different theme, so that over a year it will build into a handy reference source on everything from top training courses to business travel tips, and from smart conference organising to successful business relationships. It will be packed with tips from readers and suppliers, and every issue will give you the chance to win a super prize.

We'll also bring you all the news in your sector, plus the latest on the ever-increasing resources on the DeskDemon website. With special reminders of forthcoming shows and events as well, we'll keep you bang up to date every month.

This issue we're looking at planning for Christmas, and we have prepared a feast of festive information for you. So if you want to get all those Christmas chores done in time, stick with us.

We're always looking for experienced UK and US secretaries, PAs, admins and other office professionals who would like to contribute to the newsletter and pass on their skills and knowledge. If you're up for it, just email us at newsletter@deskdemon.com and we'll put you on our database of writers and contributors, for future issues.

And if you have any feedback on the newsletter, its contents, or issues you would like to see covered, just give me a shout. I'd love to hear from you.

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this issue of ON!

With best wishes

Penny Cottee