We all know about six degrees of separation - if you’re on LinkedIn, you’ll know more about it than most because you’ll see invitations coming through you to be introduced to friends of friends. When you need to find someone that can help you in your business, from startup to cash flow, you may already […]
No matter what you look like, you will inevitably find yourself in a situation where you’re the only one that looks like you. Sometimes this can be a scary feeling. It tends to be human nature to stick around people we’re familiar with and whether the difference is race or sex or even weight - […]
So you met this great person, you hung out, you went to networking events and had lots of fun and made a bunch of connections. For whatever reason, you started talking less and less, until you hadn’t talked to them in a few months. What to do?
Pick up the phoneAfter a certain amount of time, […]
So you were at an event and you talked to someone for way too long about your childhood dog getting hit by a car.
Now it’s the next day and you’re sure that person is never going to want to talk to you again, because you are sure they think you are crazy.
Should you […]
Many people fear asking for help.
Business owners fear it more than the average bear. Why? They feel it makes them look weak, unsuccessful, and a host of other negative adjectives. It’s a shame, too, because asking for help is a great way to show off what you know.
I know, you might be thinking, […]
There is a great article over here in Poland (I would tell you more about the site…but…well…I don’t speak Polish. Or read it. Thank goodness the article was in English.) about MBA students and the contacts they make while in school. It’s a good read by a teacher in an MBA program, so from an […]
When you make a business acquaintance, you probably covered some personal stuff along with exchanging information on just how darn smart you both are and how great your businesses are.
That’s normal, and good, and bully for you getting someone to open up to you and be comfortable!
When you follow up with them, don’t […]
As a solopreneur (micro-business owner, freelancer, etc.) you may do more than one thing. Even if you are a small business owner you may own more than one small business.
So…what do you do about your business cards?
If all of your businesses or freelance specialties are in the same family, you can put […]
A survey developed by Robert Half Legal, and conducted by an independent research firm includes responses from 300 attorneys among the largest law firms and corporations in the United States and Canada. All respondents have at least three years of experience in the legal field.
Lawyers were asked, “Which of the following do you […]
You know who I’m talking about.
The guy who flashes his gold watch at every opportunity.
The woman who manages to mention her Prada bag once per conversation.
The loud one that keeps talking about how successful his company is.
The uppity looking lady that seems to be looking down on everyone.
You’re at a networking event for […]
Stop being who you were in high school
Written by Jennifer Gniadecki [email] for b5media.
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