Building a Business
How to Politely Leave a Conversation
Networking is all about meeting those fabulous people who can catapult your business to the next level. But what do you do when you're trapped by a windbag?
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Business Accounting
The Entrepreneur’s Secret Handbook of the Favor Economy
That other currency of business, whereby you exchange good will for good deeds needs to be handled oh so delicately.
Thought Leaders
If You Want That Customer, Mind Your Manners
Etiquette is not just something your parents thought was important or an outdated social protocol. Potential buyers deserve respect.
Building a Business
10 Tips for Behaving as a Grown-Up Professional
Poor impressions are seldom created deliberately. Reflecting on how others see us makes a good impression a certainty.
By Eddy Ricci
Thought Leaders
35 Tips on How Not to Offend Your International Business Partners (Infographic)
From how you eat to how you dress, a look at how your behavior could be interpreted by your customers, colleagues and clients in different countries.
Entrepreneurs
Don’t Be Remembered for Forgetting Your Manners
It takes a lot to set your business career on a path to success but failure can begin with just being a boor.
By Eddy Ricci
Building a Business
Stranger Danger: 3 Good Reasons to Reject a LinkedIn Connection Request
No, you're not mean. Just smart. Sometimes it's okay to ignore connection requests on the world's most popular career social networking platform. Here's when you probably should.
Entrepreneurs
7 Ways to Stay Out of Trouble During Your Holiday Office Party
When mixing business with pleasure, make sure you put your best foot forward. Here are seven etiquette tips to keep you out of hot water.
Building a Business
Smart Ways to Send Business Gifts This Season
Today's gamut of beliefs and sensitivities can turn holiday business gifts into an etiquette minefield. Here's how to give grateful good cheer without crossing any lines.
Entrepreneurs
How to Navigate the Tricky Terrain of a Business Lunch
Who should pay? Are you talking too much? The Esquire guy breaks down the business lunch and why it's so much more than just a meal.
Business Funding
Headed to Asia for Business? Pack These Networking Tips
Understanding cultural differences is becoming more important in the increasingly global economy. Consider this advice when seeking out new business connections in China and elsewhere in Asia.
By Ivan Misner
Online Presence
Five to Follow for Doing Business in China
Follow these five Twitter feeds for helpful information and services that will help you expand your business into the booming Asian economy.
Thought Leaders
Is There Proper Etiquette for Videoconferencing?
The Esquire guy tackles the subtle art of the video call, from where to look to which headset to wear to how loudly to speak to, well, whether or not pants are optional.