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A business network can certainly help you advance your prospects, but it's important to remember that this isn't the only reason you're there. Instead, your presence should also be beneficial to the organization and it should enrich the experience of everyone involved in the...

The statistics have revealed that 57% of employees report not being given clear directions and 69% of managers are not comfortable communicating with the employees in general. This emphasizes the need to improve communication in the workplace.

A nice saying by Guy Kawasaki: “The mark of a good conversationalist is not that you can talk a lot. The mark is that you can get others to talk a lot. Thus, good schmoozer’s are good listeners, not good talkers.”

How long should you spend networking? A study by The Referral Institute found people who said networking played a role in their success spent an average of 6.5 hours a week participating in networking activities.

While business development is about cultivating current relationships through trust, respect, and appreciation, it is also a good way to hold on to your current market. After all, encouraging repeat purchases is less expensive and tedious than attracting new consumers.

You can still be a good networker if you’re not sociable or naturally confident. If you are a shy or introverted person, consider going to the event with a friend. Friends can give each other moral support.

One benefit of investing in internal communication tools is to improve knowledge sharing best practices. Without an effective business communications strategy, knowledge sharing and organizational knowledge suffer.

People tend to focus on big company names. But that doesn’t mean the game is already over for small enterprises. Aesthetics also plays a big role that’s why it’s important to make the business card look exceptional.

Have you ever wished there were more hours in the day so that you could really understand the challenges your workers face? We can handle the legwork and present possible solutions to their struggles.

Are you contemplating on joining more than one networking group? If your organization has various needs, then it is acceptable to do just that. It is important however, to stay active in all networks so you can maximize the benefits that membership brings.

One of the responsibilities of a business development practitioner is assessing whether a product has the potential for expansion to other markets. This is because a product should always find new audiences in other segments of the population.

One of the best things about networking is that you often get high-quality leads who are already interested in your product or service. This means they are more likely to become regular patrons instead of one-time purchasers.

Technology has both simplified and complicated today's business communications. Simplified because of more communication choices and speed of delivery, but complicated for all the same reasons. It's important to learn the advantages and disadvantages of each method of...

Not sure how to introduce yourself to people at a networking event? Find someone you do know, and ask them if they have any connections they’d like you to meet.

Small business is big. According to Business Insider, there are 28 million small businesses in the U.S., outnumbering corporations 1162 to 1. And 70% of small businesses are owned and operated by a single person.

How can you be an active member of a business networking organization? While consistently showing up at group-sponsored events is an excellent habit, it isn't enough. You can also raise your profile by: contributing to discussions, volunteering for tasks, and accepting speaker...

When talking about business development, one aspect of it is looking out for employees’ welfare. This is because happy employees are productive employees and as such, their contentment will be clearly reflected in their performance at work.

When in conversation with someone new, make an effort to say their name. People like to hear their names, and this will help you remember them later.

Have you ever asked your employees to manage clients over phone after office hours? Well, according to a survey, 26% of employees feel pressured to respond to work communication outside of working hours.

Sallie Krawcheck has rightly said, “You may find it more relaxing to work with people just like you, but entrepreneurship is about finding new approaches to problems, and discomfort can be an important part of that process.”