We’ve all heard that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. We like to think that people look below the surface, but more often than not, that’s not the case. In Hartford, CT the CT legislature is debating stricter gun control laws. The final decision on if those laws passed are [...]
I logged into a webinar recently about putting on webinars. I logged out of the webinar five minutes into it becasue I found it unwatchable. There are certain things to keep in mind when you host a webinar, and some things to look for as a participant. Design Your Slides: You are asking your audience [...]
To be someone that others want to work with, it is crucial to recognize that your actions impact others. Consider the following: Respect a person’s dignity. Even something as well-meaning as an offer of assistance can be taken the wrong way if it makes the person look bad. Keep in mind that even though [...]
For every occasion there are certain attires that can be appropriate or inappropriate. When it comes to dressing for a meeting, interview or event your outfit can say more about yourself than anything else. It is part of the first impression you give. So, it is very crucial that your assemble looks chic, professional yet [...]
When you’re building a business, it’s easy to get excited about it. You want to jump right in. You want everything to happen immediately. In that excitement a few common mistakes are made that can delay your success, and make it much harder to achieve. VistaPrint We’ve all seen the commercials for VistaPrint. Money is [...]
First impressions matter. Malcolm Gladwell, author of Blink, explains how much information people gather in the first moments of seeing something or someone. That impression is long-lasting and difficult to change if it doesn’t go well, which makes it important to get it right the first time. Here are some tips for making a good [...]
I recently read an article about how Toys R Us is going to be selling the Amazon Kindle. The first thought that popped into my head was “If the Kindle is just a toy, it’s not worth buying.” Many times our reputations are affected by factors you wouldn’t necessarily expect. Where your products and services [...]
Businesses of any size want to ensure they put their best foot forward. They look at designing a nice website, creating a logo, and print up business cards. There are, however, five mistakes that are made over and over that tell your customer you are not a professional. 1) A template business card. Companies like [...]
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