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Business Etiquette

A Simple Tool to Get You Noticed

Joanne Tombrakos | Posted 04.11.2013 | Women
Joanne Tombrakos

It's noisy out there. Everyone wants to be noticed. Yet, so many people ignore this simple and easy tool that I guarantee will set you apart.

10 Ways to Make Customers Fall in Love with Your Business

Brian Honigman | Posted 05.12.2013 | Business
Brian Honigman

At any moment, an unhappy customer can share their opinion with the masses through social media and the web, negatively affecting your business. That's why it's important to create an excellent experience for your customers to help develop your company's relationship with them.

Why You Didn't Get That One-on-One Meeting -- and How to Ask Better Next Time

Ciara Pressler | Posted 04.16.2013 | Small Business
Ciara Pressler

The truth is that I donate my services quite regularly. But if I'm going to help you move forward in your career and keep my own, we need to get on the same page when it comes to valuing one another's time and expertise.

13 Little Things You're Doing to Sabotage Your Success

Brent Beshore | Posted 03.11.2013 | Small Business
Brent Beshore

Regardless of age, stage, or profession, it constantly amazes me the little things people do to sabotage their future success.

Certain Things Are Better in Person

Anne Zink | Posted 01.20.2013 | Business
Anne Zink

I am increasingly concerned that technology enablement is eroding our commitment to relationship building. We've forgotten how to make those face to face meetings worth the extra time and expense.

10 International Business Customs You MUST Remember When Traveling

The Huffington Post | Alexis Kleinman | Posted 11.01.2012 | Business

English is often considered to be the international language of business, but, as business grows more global, it's becoming more important than ever f...

Managing Your Inbox

Jennifer Langione | Posted 12.24.2012 | Business
Jennifer Langione

The average person is bombarded with 75 emails a day and urgent emails often get lost in the clutter. Fortunately, though, email management tactics are easy to implement. Three strategies you can adopt to start controlling your inbox

Tips From the Rock n' Roll CEO #1: When's the Best Time to Shoot Off an Email?

Jared Gutstadt | Posted 07.02.2012 | Business
Jared Gutstadt

Here's something obvious: We live in a sickening world of non-stop info. Here's something maybe less obvious: Sometimes, the best time to get an important person's attention is to hit 'em up at a weird time.

Having Top-Notch Manners Will Distinguish You

Malcolm Levene | Posted 07.01.2012 | Healthy Living
Malcolm Levene

To some, having good manners is akin to a "foreign language" in that they are not used to expressing gratitude, giving thanks and being polite.

The No-Regrets Plan For Your Office Party

OWN | Posted 12.21.2012 | OWN

By Corrie Pikul Here's how to make a memorable impression (in a good way) at your holiday shindig. Even if you've never, ever been the kind of e...

Proper Business Card Presentation

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 07.24.2011 | Style
Lisa Mirza Grotts

A handsome business card, properly presented, always makes a good impression. A business card is an extension and expression of you. Here are some tips on business card etiquette.

Success and the Thank You Note

Don McNay | Posted 06.16.2011 | Business
Don McNay

My business will sometimes send small gifts, such as a book or a box of candy, to people who have helped us. Over the years, a pattern has developed.

The Rules of Netiquette for Business Networking

Julie Spira | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Julie Spira

Sometimes I reach the digital tipping point when my inbox is flooded with emails of newsletters that I never signed up for, nor did I have any interes...

Mastering The Handshake: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Lauren Drell | Posted 08.04.2011 | Small Business

Here's a little history lesson for you: During the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams, the traditional White House greeting was a bow, s...

Golden Recruiting Rules

Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Jodi R. R. Smith

They say you never forget your first time. My first job requisition posting as a brand new human resources representative was back in the days when n...