Building a Business
How To Break In and Stand Out at a Networking Event
Just remember that most person feel awkward striking up a conversation with a stranger and will appreciate that you took the initiative.
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Marketing
7 Conferences That Will Level Up Your A-Game
These events do more than just motivate and inspire.
By Adam Toren
Online Presence
5 Ways to Boost Your Business Using the Connection Economy
There's plenty of untapped value in the relationships and connections your business develops online. Here's how to capitalize on that.
Business News
LinkedIn Wants College Students to ‘Swipe’ Through Their Career Exploration
The platform wants to help students figure out their post-grad plans.
Building a Business
The Web Connects Me to the World, But Conferences Unite Me With My Tribe
This is why I travel thousands of miles to attend face-to-face events.
Online Presence
Having a Lot of Facebook Friends Can Help You Land a New Job
New research from Tufts University, Stony Brook University and Facebook shows how social networking affects professional networking.
Building a Business
How to Network Effectively at Events
You need new contacts. So design a systematic approach to meeting new people.
By Eric Samson
Building a Business
Are You ‘Networking’ for All the Wrong Reasons?
Here are five organizations for young people that work to put the 'selflessness' element back into networking.
Building a Business
5 Questions That Reveal the Personality of Someone You’ve Just Met
Who is her hero? What books has he read? What is her dream job? Probe deeper to learn more.
Online Presence
How LinkedIn Has Helped Kill Cold Calling Once and for All
LinkedIn's messaging feature allows others to get to know you first, on their own terms, which is preferable to pretty much everyone.
By Stephen Key
Online Presence
How to Disconnect From Someone on LinkedIn in 4 Easy Steps
Professional connections don't always pan out. Here's how to disassociate from unwanted ones with a few clicks.
Building a Business
9 Networking Blunders That Undermine Your Reputation
Think of networking as meeting new people so you can figure out how to be be helpful, instead of the other way around.
Business News
‘Facebook at Work’ Is Finally Launching
After a year of testing, Facebook's professional version of its social network is expected to launch in the coming months.
By Reuters
Business News
With New Focus and Design, Can Google+ Survive?
The struggling social network may find its footing by focusing on shared interests.
Building a Business
9 Ways to Be Certain You Won’t Embarrass Yourself at the Holiday Party
Be realistic, Business holiday parties have nothing to do with eat, drink or be merry.
Business Accounting
Vouch: The First Social Network for Credit
Personal endorsements power a consumer lending network.
Business Accounting
8 Handshakes That Make Unforgettably Bad First Impressions
Nothing in your body language speaks louder than how you shake hands.
Building a Business
Why It Pays to Identify and Approach Mentors in the Professional ‘Cafeteria’
Advice from an Entrepreneur contributor who wasn't afraid to walk right up to John Sculley -- yes, Apple's John Sculley -- and start a friendly chat.
Business News
Mayday, Slackers! Facebook Is Down.
It's not just you. 'Sorry, something went wrong.' Again.
Online Presence
5 Ways to Stop Embarrassing Yourself on LinkedIn
Sure, you love your good ole' boy photos. Just don't post them when you're trying to look professional.
Online Presence
5 Ways to Generate Business Through LinkedIn
Make sure you're taking full advantage of the professional social network.
By Ann Handley
Building a Business
7 Ways Introverts Can Become Master Minglers
Shy people enjoy the networking advantage of being the good listeners everyone enjoys meeting.
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
3 Strategies and Reasons to Expand Your Network
You never know when someone you've helped will turn around and help you back.
Building a Business
How a Real Estate Investor Built a Thriving Social Network of 250K Users
The founder of BiggerPockets pushed the site to become a top resource with these three lessons.
By Eric Siu
Online Presence
Facebook Releases Moments, Another Standalone App
Moments aims to let people share pictures privately with their friends on Facebook.
By Jason Fell
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.