Building a Business
Why Being Likable Never Works
Trying to get people to like you is disingenuous, selfish, and manipulative. And it will likely backfire.
By Steve Tobak
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Online Presence
The Two Strategies for Networking on LinkedIn — And Why They Matter
Learn two ways you can use this social site to connect with new employees, customers and vendors.
Online Presence
6 Steps to Launching Your Social Sales Campaign on LinkedIn (Infographic)
Selling via social media cuts down on dreaded cold calls and drives up sales. Here's how to get started fast.
Building a Business
4 Tools to Help Optimize Your Company’s Culture of Collaboration
While every business has tremendous collaborative potential, it isn't always being tapped.
Online Presence
Princeton-Founded ‘Friendsy’ App Looking to Recapture Facebook’s Early Magic
With 25,000 users and $200,000 in funding, the social network is now rolling out to all campuses nationwide.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
Google Reorganizes Google+ Social Network
So far, the site is being split into two entities: Streams and Photos. More changes could come.
By Reuters
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
Building a Business
The Right Way to Network on Social Media
Social media networking is one of the most effective ways to network for business -- if you do it right. Read on to find out how.
Building a Business
This Startup Veteran Is Paying it Forward With a Free Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs
The two-day course, which is currently accepting applications, will take place in New York City next month.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
How This App Is Making Networking Less Work
A one-stop networking tool called Discover.ly shows people their email recipients' social-media updates in one sidebar.
By Matt Villano
Thought Leaders
7 Lessons for Building Powerful Networking Communities
The best networking strategy is to think first of what you have to offer.
By John Rampton
Online Presence
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Picking Your Social-Media Profile Photo
The photos we post online of ourselves are an important opportunity for creating a first impression. Your selection deserves more effort than a recent selfie.
Online Presence
How to Find Investors Through LinkedIn
The professional social network has become a tool for identifying and pitching investors.
Building a Business
12 Tips for Creating Meaningful Business Relationships Online
Social media and blogging can be a waste of time or the cornerstone of success. How well you spend your time online is what makes the difference.
Business News
Alibaba Creates DingTalk, a Social Networking App for Businesses
Capable of carrying conference calls and group messaging, DingTalk targets small- and medium-sized enterprises.
By Reuters
Building a Business
At Work, Emotional Intelligence Pays
The ability to read colleagues' emotions at work indirectly predicts annual income, a recent study finds.
By Laura Entis
Online Presence
Finally, You Can Add a Background Image to Your LinkedIn Profile
Picture this: Now your brand can shine even brighter on LinkedIn.
Online Presence
How (and Why) to Take Advantage of Being First on New Social-Media Platforms
Building your presence on new networks is an investment of time and energy that can pay off, if the network succeeds.
By Ann Smarty
Building a Business
How ‘Saved By The Bell’ Reminded Me of the Power of Networking
You never know who you're going to be introduced to, so cultivate your network now with these tips.
Online Presence
The Hard Truths About the Fast Rise of Ello
The newest social network is all the rage, but not a real threat to Facebook.
By Jason Falls
Building a Business
What the Data Tells Us About the Contemporary HR Director
Expect things to be done differently in the human resources as millennials move into management.
By Matt Straz
Online Presence
3 Ways to Get Business Recognition on Social Media
To ensure your long-term viability, put a consistent program in place to increase your 'likes.'
Building a Business
5 Tips For Networking Like a Rock Star
Aside from insincerely kissing rivals, the music industry has a lot to teach about cultivating the people who can help you.
Online Presence
5 Tips for Getting Your Event Audience Buzzing on Social Media
The people most likely to send your event go viral are right there in front of you to be encouraged.
By Amir Zonozi
Online Presence
Move Over, Facebook. Here Comes a Social Network for Rich People.
This new social network makes sure you're rubbing virtual elbows with people as well-to-do as you are. The cost to join: $9,000.
By Emily Price
Business Funding
How to Make the Most of a First Meeting With an Influencer
Making friends with people who can help you, and in turn making friends with people you can help, is big part of growing your career or business.
By Eddy Ricci
Entrepreneurs
4 Ways to Build Your Business Being Nice to Strangers at Parties
The more sincere interest you take in people, the more interest they will take in you and your business.