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International Protocol: International Greetings - By Cynthia LettHow To Meet 300 People In 30 Seconds - By Cynthia Lett- Importance of Workplace Communication - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2019 from Alexia WolkerOne of the greatest problems of morale in a department stems from lack of communication. Workers need to feel they are part of the organization and need to know what developments and changes are occuring. The best way to improve work communication is good collaboration hub for your team and ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - ***A Few Good Tips - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Cynthia LettEvery day, I become ever more increasingly aware of everyone that my life touches on a day to day basis. Recently I was trying to calculate how many lives would be affected each and every day if everyone I said hello to, wished a good day to, or waved into traffic during the rush hour, did the ...
Views: 10634(3 votes) - ***How To Meet 300 People In 30 Seconds - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Cynthia LettThe title of this article suggests that you might be standing in front of a crowd of 300 and introducing yourself. Not really. You just met one guy who looks like he might be nice to talk with at this party you both are enjoying. But – did you realize when you said hello that you just met ...
Views: 8836(1 vote) - ***International Protocol: International Greetings - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Cynthia LettMore Details about international greetings here. There are several forms of international greetings. Whether two businesspeople use a handshake, kiss and/or bow, for example, will depend on their cultural backgrounds. It is always a good idea to check with someone familiar with the customs of ...
Views: 8326(1 vote) - ***Proper Etiquette Toward the Differently-abled - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Cynthia LettMore and more people with physical, mental and emotional impairments are joining the workforce, and business people who become disabled are returning to work like never before. The basic etiquette with the differently-abled persons is the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would want to be ...
Views: 7233(2 votes) - ***The Other ‘Customs’ of International Meetings: Protocol - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Cynthia LettWhen I first started planning international meetings more than 20 years ago, “going global” was the catchphrase of the day. Companies sought new markets outside of the United States and associations sought new membership. When I started planning meetings abroad, my focus was strictly on ...
Views: 6522(2 votes) - 10 Tips for Writing Emails - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Alvah ParkerThis article was written because this past week I have seen three examples of emails that were read by people other than the intended recipient. In one case an attorney published a whole email exchange between the attorney and an applicant for an associate position in her firm. It should have ...
Views: 2611(1 vote) - 10 Tips on How to Select a Coaching Office - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nicole Schneider1 ) Location, location, location! This is known as the number one rule of real estate for a reason. Make sure your office is located close to where you clients live and work. 2) Your office also needs to be in a place where your signs can attract new clients. You want a place where there is a ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - 5 Tips for Being Professional - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Lyn Prowse-BishopI am in despair!!! For the last few years – five at least – I’ve been trying to teach newbie virtual assistants about how to increase business, stay in business, keep clients happy and so on. By ‘newbie’ I mean anyone who has been in business less than 2-3 years. Forgive me for being blunt but ...
Views: 2721(1 vote) - 6 Anger Management Techniques to Manage Your Boss - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2010 from Joe JamesOne of the most important people to use anger management techniques with is that person in your life that you struggle getting along with that you warmly refer to as your boss. You're tired. You're discouraged. You're dejected. You're unmotivated. You may feel that your boss is intimidating, ...
Views: 7538(2 votes) - Agricultural Machinery: Some Movement through Producing Functionality - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2024 from hassam khFarming systems bets some crucial character through advanced producing, driving a motor vehicle functionality, work productivity, not to mention sustainability. Because of hassle-free personally devices towards progressed electronic units, typically the background for these fitness equipment ...
Views: 155(1 vote) - Being Aware of Unique Cultural Needs - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Tom HopkinsIf you do business with people from cultural groups different than your own, you would be wise to invest some time understanding their cultures as well as their needs in terms of your products and services. You may not necessarily be doing business with people in another country, but with those ...
Views: 5107(1 vote) - Best Badges Harley Davidson - by What kind of Harley Davidson badges would you like to have? Are you a sports rider, if so, check out some Sportster stickers. Maybe you are a Fatboy rider and want badboy badges. It doesn't matter what kind of stickers you want for your bike. The truth is, you might want some cool ones. Check ...
Views: 218(1 vote) - Business E-mail Etiquette Basics - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Judith Kallos"There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we have contact with the world. We are evaluated and classified by these four contacts: what we do, how we look, what we say, and how we say it." - Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) American Educator When it comes to your business e-mail ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - Conscious Capitalism - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Steve McAllisterNot too long ago, the European Union pledged to enforce trade restrictions on countries that do not comply with their efforts to reduce their greenhouse gasses and help to prevent climate change and global warming. Many hoped that America would have been the leader in this endeavor and taken the ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Do it right Vs Do the Right thing ? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2019 from Reshali VindyaDoing it right means doing a task in the right manner. If you are assigned to do a task it is essential that you do it right to avoid rework. It reflects on you as an individual on how you regard your work. It shows if you give your best when doing your work or if you do things ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - Email Etiquette ~ 6 Key Guidelines To Consider Before You Hit Send - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Lisa ManyonFor many, email correspondence has improved business efficiency on many levels. Sending an email can save time and money as well as provide a virtual “paper trail” of information sent and received. While the internet and email can provide quick and easy access to information and ...
Views: 2407(1 vote) - Facebook Etiquette 101 - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Walethia AquilAs businesses increase their use of social media to attract new customers to their products and services, Facebook can be a valuable tool for attracting your ideal client. According to HubSpot Blog “Facebook has over 200 million active users and that number continues to grow ...
Views: 2017(1 vote) - Five Things to Consider when Planning Your First Conference - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Bill ClarkConference planning is not an easy task and for large events, it is common to spend more than a year on the planning phase. The trouble with grants available to cover some of the costs, or are you charging delegates for a place at the conference. A sound business plan needs to be formulated at ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Following Up After Your Job Interview: A Step-By-Step Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIn the best possible world of job interviews, you asked about how well you did and what the next steps are during your conversation with the hiring manager and you got a clear answer on when a decision would be made and what to expect. But, maybe you didn’t ask, or maybe they put you off and ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - How do you manage client feedback? The good, the bad and the ugly… - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2019 from Peggy MurrahJust last week, we received glowing feedback from a client. It was PHENOMENAL, and truthfully, the kind words go both ways, she was a dream to work with. We all congratulated each other on our success and continued with our day. Positive feedback, especially unsolicited, motivates you to keep ...
Views: 666(1 vote) - How Email Can Sabotage Our Work Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Rick KirschnerWith some people at work, you click from the beginning. They get you and you get them. Whatever you say, they know what you mean. Then the emails pile up. The ease with which we can write and send an email has led to difficulty for many in managing the flow of it. People have less time to ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - How Smart Forklifts Can Improve Warehouse Efficiency - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2023 from Cailsey EvansBarcodes are finding their way into every field, improving work processes. Companies are looking for ways to integrate them into their devices and machines to enhance their daily operations. One such machine carefully crafted to harness this technology is the smart forklift. Smart ...
Views: 370(1 vote) - How to Understand Consumer Behavior using Market Research - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from sonia dussalWhenever new venture is opened or new product is launched successfully, market research acts as a backbone for it. Frankly speaking it is a helpful device to relate company capabilities with market opportunities and constraints. It gives detailed information of current and future market trends. ...
Views: 2818(1 vote) - How to use pizza hut coupon codes - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoTo increase the sales and attract customers to their new ventures, pizza hut delivers attractive coupon for people that offer discounts and deals on purchase of meals at the shop. The local coupons or printable coupons are only available with the pizza hut and their website but there are lots of ...
Views: 9439(1 vote) - Interview Follow Up: What’s the Next Step? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you’ve had your interview and you’ve sent your thank you note, what do you do now? If it’s been a week (don’t wait longer than that), you need to call the hiring manager to see what’s going on. Where are they in the hiring process? Are you being considered? What do you need to do to ...
Views: 1899(1 vote) - Is It A Hoax Or Is It Real? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Andrew MalekMany of us have received e-mail from friends, family members, or coworkers that seemed too shocking, funny, or weird to be true. Will private cell phone numbers soon be provided to telemarketers, causing you to pay for everything from aggressive insurance sales calls to credit card companies ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Is the Business Handshake Dead - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2021 from Denise DudleyLast year, on a television talk show in Los Angeles, many eons into my career as a communication trainer, I was introduced (unbeknownst to me beforehand) as “the handshake guru.” I have to admit that I felt a little bit embarrassed, but I definitely appreciated the lovely spirit in which my ...
Views: 601(1 vote) - Key Ways to Feel More Confident At Work - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2017 from Susan MelonyFeeling confident and empowered at work is something men and women tend to struggle with. It’s something that’s more talked about in terms of women, but it’s a universal issue for most professionals. Being confident in your work environment is important because it allows you to thrive and ...
Views: 1064(2 votes) - Michael Mantell Wonders: Does Anyone Blush Anymore? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2016 from Michael MantellWhen Dr. Michael Mantell began a recent speeck quoting President John F. Kennedy who said, “So let us begin anew—remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness and sincerity is always subject to proof" little did he realize he'd touch the life of a mom in the audience. "Dr. ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Morality in Business - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Stacey ThompsonWhether you live in a progressive, opportunity-filled country or one that is floundering in instability and strife, you will probably be able to point at more than one for-profit enterprise that is simply making things worse for everybody else. Whether they indiscriminately denude old-growth ...
Views: 1232(2 votes) - Personal Assistant Agency Expands to San Francisco Area - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Brian DanielThe Greater San Francisco area is fast becoming a market for career personal assistants, as Los Angeles has been for decades. One personal assistant agency has recently stepped-up to accommodate the growing needs of the ultra-rich; and that’s The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network (The ...
Views: 2517(1 vote) - Produce the Product or Become the Product - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2015 from Lucas ThomasPRODUCE THE PRODUCT OR BECOME THE PRODUCT! What does this mean? It’s the real answer to one of the most asked questions by any young person. What should I do to be successful? Well you need to… Produce the Product This means creating a great service, product, or idea that can ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - Radon Killed 20,000 Americans in 2010 Prompting Radon Action Month: January 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Elsa DeckerThe U.S. Surgeon General warned the American public about the risks of breathing indoor radon by issuing a national health advisory. The advisory is meant to urge Americans to prevent this silent radioactive gas from seeping into their homes and building up to dangerous levels. Dr. Carmona ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - Shy People - Learn to Enjoy Networking at Parties - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Royane RealMany people are intimidated by the idea of attending a party or a business function, especially if they are shy. This is a shame, because social shyness can hurt your career chances as well as your potential for romance and friendship. I’ve put together some tips for you that can help you ...
Views: 2477(2 votes) - Social Media Etiquette’s for Business - Absoltz - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2017 from Ricky MakanSocial Media & Social Media Etiquettes play a major role in our increasingly connected society, Facebook profiles, Instagram, LinkedIn accounts, and Twitter handles are widespread among students and professionals alike. Whether you are operating a brick-and-mortar company, or a more tech-heavy ...
Views: 1182(2 votes) - The Open Plan Office Survival Guide - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Rosie GrayOpen plan work environments are the norm in most organisations. Some are even going further, introducing ‘hotdesking’ where your workstation is allocated fresh daily. Open plan environments are flexible, positively encouraging conversation, and for many an enjoyable part of working life. But ...
Views: 2267(1 vote) - The Walls Are Falling Down – Wealth, Abundance, Success Is Yours For The Asking - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightSome days, it does feel like you are working your socks off and getting absolutely nowhere, doesn’t it? You can see the goal you are aiming for and it seems so close and yet also, so far away. It is like the Walls Of Jericho. The walls are thick. The walls are high. The walls look ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - There Is Nothing Wrong With You - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Rosemary Nonny KnightI have always felt a little out of place… Born in the wrong place, to the wrong family, or so it felt, because I never felt like I fit into anything… Never felt black and African enough… Obviously not white enough… I found what felt like my place within various churches… As long ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Vendor Verification – How to Prevent Vendor Fraud, Vendor Risks and Business Reputation - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Muhammad Saad KhanIn current economy, business reputation is the key factor to get recognized in the fast paced business arena. Every business who wants to reach the highest point of development is outsourcing their tasks to third party i.e., Vendors. According to a recent global study, corporate fraud ...
Views: 4214(1 vote) - Victim Or Creator? The Difference Between Rich And Poor - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightI woke up… I felt down… And I faced a choice – Allow my day to be defined by that feeling or Create a powerful day DESPITE the feeling? I chose the path of the creator. I used to choose the other path – the path of the victim. I reacted to life and my feelings. I had to ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Waterproofing Products - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Ozark RiverAn impermeable surface or object is impermeable or resistant to the passage of water because of its make or because of the application of a waterproofing agent. Therefore, the process of securing/sealing a surface or object to make it water resistant is called Waterproofing. There are many ...
Views: 2589(1 vote) - What are Business Ethics and why are they important? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Ajay ThakurRunning a successful business is a challenging task. It involves a lot of hard work, market research, ground reporting, strategy making, and marketing etc. Other than these, businesses have a moral responsibility towards the society. Businesses are an integral part of society and are largely ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - WHAT IS NEW IN THE FEATURE SET OF AZURE ? - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Rehan HasanSelecting the best provider of cloud services for a company is not an easy task. There are so many factors to consider and some of the points of comparison are subjective while others are objective. The personal preferences and past and current usage habits are also considered and the bad or ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - What Should You Wear To The Medical Sales Interview? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat to wear for the interview can keep medical sales job seekers up at night because it’s so subjective. It’s not like other hard-and-fast rules of interviewing, like “always bring your 30-60-90-day plan,” or “always close for the job.” But your interview attire is just as important as those ...
Views: 5645(1 vote) - Where should YOUR advertising dollars and time be spent? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from David SchoemakerWhere should YOUR advertising dollars and time be spent? We are at the halfway mark of the year and it is beginning to look up for sales for most businesses. We aren't out of the water yet with the recession but the light at the end of the tunnel is getting clearer. I wouldn't say now is ...
Views: 760(1 vote) - Why Repetition is Hot For Your Brain - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Hal WechslerDo You Use Repetition in Your Life? When I asked this question of our staff and students, they answer with their own ‘defensive’ response, “Why should I?” My answer to them and you is, your parents were right. “About what?” “Repetition is the mother of “learning”. I know a ton of ...
Views: 2329(1 vote) - Why Use barcode Scanner for Asset Tracking? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2023 from Cailsey EvansAsset tracking involves tracing and managing the location, condition, and other important aspects of an organization's assets. This is an essential process for any business looking to effectively manage and monitor its assets, such as inventory, equipment, vehicles, etc. Companies are now ...
Views: 623(1 vote) - You Can Tell a lot from a Person’s Handshake - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Gil PizanoThis is probably a topic that has been beaten down so much that I’m almost embarrassed to write about it. But I can’t help it. You can tell a lot about a person from the way they shake hands with you. Whether they intend to let you know or not. How can that be? How do you know if the person ...
Views: 9241(1 vote) - In-depth Analysis of Network Cabling - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Andre Kakkar‘Networking’, is a term that is commonly used for PCs and laptops, which have already become essential parts of our daily lives, nowadays. Because of this, it is not unusual to find a computer or laptop in each and every home and office. And in organizations, where numerous computers are already ...
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