Whether you are a techie, or a numbers fan, networking is the key to success for any small business. By growing your network, opportunities arise, business partners appear, connections are made and trust is garnered in the local community.
You've had your interview, but now what? Did you remember to write a thank-you note? Do you know how? Check out our Q&A with the top questions on post-interview protocol.
Do’s and Don’ts of work event etiquette to help you enjoy the night and find a balance between personal and professional behavior.
Entrepreneur-in-residence at The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Information and CEO/Founder of Bigwig Games, Gary Hoover, recently offered “10 Reasons You Should Jump On the Next Flight to Mexico City.” Mr. Hoover is absolutely right; Mexico City is a wonderful destination for business travelers and tourists alike! What I particularly loved was his [...]
Below is Part 2 of an article I penned for NSide Texas Business Magazine: Last week, I outlined some tried-and-true tips for jumping into the world of networking. This week, I offer my 5 top pointers for what to do once you are at a networking event. 1. Have an Agenda: Plan ahead and know [...]
Below is Part 1 of an article I penned for NSide Texas Business Magazine: "You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people, than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." -- Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People Recently, a [...]
Below is the second half of an article I penned for the July/August edition of NSide Texas Business Magazine. Whether you have just graduated or are up for a promotion, consider these modern etiquette guidelines to ensure that your behavior never takes you out of the running for a business opportunity: Avoid nail trimming at [...]
Below is Part 1 of an article I penned for the July/August edition of NSide Texas Business Magazine: THREE OF US were arriving for a proposal presentation in midtown Manhattan. Two of us calmly stepped out of the taxi when the front seat passenger erupted into an angry argument over the fare. We offered to [...]
As promised, I present to you the final 4 tips on Workplace Etiquette that I outlined in a recent article for NSIDE Austin Business Magazine. Don’t be the one responsible for leftover cod and curried peas at your next working session! 1. Handle Problems & Discussions Privately: At the convention, Joe seems to live at [...]
Below is the first of two parts of an article I recently contributed to NSIDE Austin Business Magazine: The office was humming quietly. Our team was working diligently toward the deadline. It was getting late, but we were determined not to let the ever-growing task at hand overflow into the weekend. We each individually proof-read [...]
