Building a Business
3 Ways Businesses Can Profit From Local Outreach
A community outreach program can help your business gain local traction and visibility without a huge investment.
By Jana Barrett
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Building a Business
3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From NASA About Organizational Design
By Zach Ferres
Thought Leaders
8 Ways to Use Emotional Intelligence and Make Lasting Connections
It's time to stop tinkering with the iPhone and start tapping into your emotional abilities.
Online Presence
8 Subject-Line Secrets That Entice People to Read Your Email
The only part of an email certain to be read is the subject line. If that's boring, few will read what follows no matter how brilliant it is.
Entrepreneurs
3 Ways to Become a More Effective Learner
Fundamental principles to learn by.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Don’t Mistake Lack of Response for Lack of Respect
The flipside of having so much contact with people through email and social media is that we feel more offended when we don't get a response.
By Claudia Chan
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6 Smart Techniques to Connect With Influential People
Want to make the connection to influential people outside your immediate social circles? Follow these tips.
By Adam Toren
Building a Business
4 Ways to Always Leave Networking Events With an Appointment
Networking can be enjoyable but that's not why anybody does it. Have a plan for meeting the people you can help, and vice versa.
Online Presence
You Can No Longer Immediately Export Your Contacts From LinkedIn
The website removed the tool to instantly download connections to an offline file.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Become a Networking Beast by Following This 5-Step Plan
Networking is a major part of being a successful entrepreneur, so it's in your best interest to get good at it -- really, really good at it.
Building a Business
4 Habits of a Super-Connector
Being a top-notch networker is a tough job, but it's worth the effort. Here are some tips to follow.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Connect and Network With Other Entrepreneurs
There's no better way to spark your creativity and renew your passions than forming and speaking with new people.
Entrepreneurs
Read Sheryl Sandberg’s Poignant Facebook Post on Losing Her Husband
Facebook's COO shares what she's learned about mourning, grieving and human connection since her husband passed away 30 days ago.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Want to Be Truly Valued? Create Opportunities by Connecting People.
Opportunity makers earn unbreakable trust by adding value, are adept at spotting patterns and constantly explore industries outside their own.
By Falon Fatemi
Building a Business
8 Tips to Be an Awesome Networker at Conferences
Follow this advice to come away with new business connections after an event.
By Thomas Smale
Building a Business
5 Steps to Seriously Improve Your Networking Skills
In a world of take take take, showing that you care about someone as a friend puts you in a whole different category with your connections.
Building a Business
Do These 3 Things to Make Connections That Matter
Foolproof tips to form strong, successful business relationships -- easily and quickly.
By Geoff Woods
Building a Business
How to Resign From Your Company and Keep Great Relationships
If you're launching out on your own, you're going to need as big and as safe a personal network as possible. Keep these tips in mind.
By Neil Patel
Building a Business
How Finder’s Fees Can Be a Catalyst for Business Growth
One of best ways to find new customers and clients is through your own network. Here's what you need to know about charging and paying finder's fees for referrals.
By Carol Roth
Building a Business
Biz Stone Discusses How the Right Connection Led to the Creation of Twitter
Stone and co-founder Evan Williams teamed up because they resonated and trusted great things would follow.
By John Rampton
Building a Business
What Type of Connector Are You? Here’s Why It Matters to Your Business.
A look at how playing to your strengths can help you leverage your relationships and take your ventures to new heights.
By Erica Dhawan
Entrepreneurs
Lost in Thought? Here Are 5 Reasons to Incorporate Daydreaming Into Your Daily Routine.
Go ahead, let your mind wander. When it's appropriate, of course.
By Laura Entis
Thought Leaders
Humor Them. A Well-Timed Laugh Speaks Volumes.
A lighthearted touch can open minds to viewing things differently.
By Joe Costello
Building a Business
Connectors: The 3 Situations It’s OK to Make Blind Email Introductions
There is only a few instances when it is acceptable not to ask both parties if they would like to be introduced to the other person.
Building a Business
Launching a New Business Doesn’t Make Your Old Connections Obsolete
Don't underestimate the power of your existing network when starting a fresh venture.
Building a Business
4 Great Reasons to Join Entrepreneurial Organizations
It can be hard to explain the challenges that the solo nature of this pursuit, so find others like you.
By Eric Siu
Building a Business
Be Memorable By Creating Your Own Personal Connection Story
Personal connection stories are a great way to make a good first impression and create a solid foundation for a new relationship.
Building a Business
A Startup’s Guide to Professional Networking
The bigger your network, the more access you'll have to funding, customers, partners, and perhaps most importantly -- advice.