by jill on February 24, 2010
This morning, I attended “Women of the World’s” panel discussion on Entrepreneurship, Technology & Social Media at the Mid-America Club. The panelists included the founder/CEO of Groupon, Andrew Mason, and Brad Spirrison, Managing Editor of Appolicious (www.appolicious.com, “where consumers find mobile apps they’ll love”). I went to see what new things I could learn about [...]
by jill on December 9, 2009
In general, professionals should avoid giving gifts that are too personal. Consider anything that touches skin as inappropriate (scents, bath products, clothing, lingerie). Also be careful giving gifts of alcohol or food – research the recipient’s tastes as well as possible challenges/allergies with either category. Gifts to co-workers – Keep “Secret Santa’ gifts simple and [...]
by jill on October 14, 2009
The lines are blurring between personal and business personas on interactive social media. Many business professionals started using LinkedIn for their business relationships and reserved Facebook for their personal connections. Now, FB is being used more and more by businesses to establish a presence and build new professional contacts and FB users are melding their [...]
by jill on August 26, 2009
Imagine you are surrounded by your co-workers, clients, and competition. What – and how much – would you say? Apply this same principle to your emails. If you wouldn’t say it out loud to these folks, don’t write it in an email! Keep the tone of your emails professional, the content straightforward, and you could [...]
Our clients and customers keep us in business. Show them the respect they deserve. Prep the meeting room beforehand, meet them in the lobby, take their coats, offer beverages, stand when they enter a room, escort them out. What are some of the ways YOU convey respect to clients?