Category Archives: Business Etiquette
Are your telephone skills turning people off?
Did you know that you can create positive PR for your company by answering the telephone professionally? First impressions over the phone are just as important as the first impression we make in face-to-face communication. The way you speak to your clients says a lot about you, and most importantly, it says a lot about your company. The telephone is a very powerful tool, so why aren't we paying enough attention to how we sound and how we are connecting … Continue reading
Common mistakes when hosting a business meal
No aspect of a professional presence is as highly visible as when you host a business dining event. The classic power lunch or dinner is much more than the experience of the food—consider it an opportunity to get to know your guest better by building rapport and establishing a relationship. Let's review some of the most common mistakes to ensure you always appear as the savvy hostess. As the host or hostess, it is your duty to handle every detail … Continue reading
Business etiquette and protocols abroad
To survive, we must be able to compete in a truly global economy, and to compete effectively we must understand more about other countries, other cultures, other ways of doing business.
Business manners: an important skill of successful people
Business experts have preached the value of knowing proper business etiquette, including practicing good manners, for close to fifty years.
