The new era of social networking is great for introverts. Through outlets such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and using email or message boards, people can connect with a wider variety of people in their own element, often in the comforts of their own home, with no pressure whatsoever. More public approval here! It is a … Read more
As a financial analyst, you will no doubt be doing plenty of networking. Do you sometimes feel intimidated when networking with others that have higher roles or with clients that you’ve never met? Do you feel like you don’t know what to talk about with them or how to act? Think about a time when … Read more
Some people would see it as sad that most people today would rather watch a how-to video on how to repair a dishwasher than read the instructions on the screen or on paper. And people would rather watch a video on the history of the civil war rather than sit down for any extended period … Read more
Less than three months after I was hired to man a cubicle for the first time in my life, I heard people throughout the office weeping openly. I’m in my mid 40s, so the fact that this was my first grunt job is a bit strange. The truth is, I have been self employed most … Read more
The market has gotten tighter, people or spending less, finding work is harder to do. So what is a contractor (or any other small business) suppose to do. There are some things that all contractors should be working on right now, weather they are busy or not. If they are done consistently you will be … Read more
The basic concept, described in Fred Alan Wolf’s award-winning book, Taking the Quantum Leap, noted that physicists studying quantum mechanics observed that particles make “jumps” (movement that a particle of matter undergoes in going from one place to another) without apparent effort and without covering all the bases between the starting and ending points. The … Read more
Some people would see it as sad that most people today would rather watch a how-to video on how to repair a dishwasher than read the instructions on the screen or on paper. And people would rather watch a video on the history of the civil war rather than sit down for any extended period … Read more
Networking and connecting can be incredibly rewarding. And as you get the hang of it you may determine that the time has come for you to start your own networking group. While many who choose to will succeed, the risk involved should be measured against the potential reward before jumping in. Make contacts. Build a … Read more
Mastermind groups are popping up everywhere. A recent search on Google for that term resulted in nearly one million returns. But, what is a Mastermind group? Is it just a group of people who sit around drinking brandy and smoking their cigars, while talking about how much more successful they are than anyone else? The … Read more
Many will shy away from attending a business networking event because they are concerned about public speaking and making a presentation. Here are two tips to help take away the worry and support you through your first experiences. Provides better software defined networking. You can use either local area networking or the Internet or wireless … Read more