Category Archives: Business Networking

Always Be a Good Ambassador

It is easy to forget we are always representing someone or something.   It may be your family, your company, your school, or most importantly, and frequently overlooked, yourself. Whenever we are in public or on social media, it is imperative … Continue reading

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A Tip to Remember Names When Introduced

After an introduction, try to use the person’s name in conversation several times. The repetition of saying their name will help consolidate it in your memory.  The person you are conversing with will also be flattered to hear their name.

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Follow Up After a Networking Event

After meeting someone for the first time at a networking event, it is important to keep in touch with that person.  Be creative in they way you contact them to be remembered and stand out in the crowd.   Handwritten notes … Continue reading

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How To Exit From A Boring Conversation

Have you ever been at an event and found yourself in a conversation with someone you have absolutely nothing in common with?  You have most likely felt trapped.  Here is a way to exit that conversation without offending that person: … Continue reading

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Forgetting Names

We have all, at some point in time, had a memory lapse and forgotten some one’s name when greeting them.  When this happens to you, don’t be ashamed, you’re a typical human being. The best policy to follow when you’ve … Continue reading

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Business Card Tip

I always keep my own business cards in my left pocket and the cards I receive from others in my right pocket. This organization tip will eliminate fumbling through cards or handing out another person’s card by mistake.  You will … Continue reading

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Business Dining – Who Pays?

When dining out on business, the host, the person who initiated the invitation, is expected to pay the bill.   Today, business dining is gender-free.  It does not matter if the host is male or female.

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Handwritten vs. Typed Notes

Thank you notes and condolence notes should always be handwritten.  Whether or not you write other types of correspondence by hand is a matter of personal preference.  For some, the quality of their penmanship dictates how they will write their … Continue reading

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How To Handle an Introduction When You Can’t Recall if You’ve Been Introduced in the Past

When we are introduced to someone for the first time, it is common and polite to say, “It’s very nice to meet you”. Have you ever said these words to someone and then felt like an idiot because you realized … Continue reading

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Interview Skills – Keep Positive

Unfortunately, most people have left a job because of a negative experience at that place of employment.  No matter what happened, leave it there and move on. When interviewing for a new position, never speak negatively about your former employer.  … Continue reading

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