Introverts Can Network, Too

Introverts Can Network, Too

Sure, the thought of walking into a room of strangers and picking a few to strike up a conversation with might be one of an introvert’s biggest fears. Heck, even entering a group Zoom might be crippling. Sound like you? Try these tips... Recognize that introverts tend...

Social Media Do’s and Don’ts

Social Media Do’s and Don’ts

Social media can be a great tool for connecting with others, for promoting your business, and for gathering information and input. It can also be a place where we overshare, or don’t create content with caution, which can lead to trouble. To that end, here are some...

Recognizing & Avoiding Work Burnout

Recognizing & Avoiding Work Burnout

Working from home has become the norm for more people that ever, but while it lends itself to convenience and savings commuting, it can also contribute to work burnout as some individuals are more prone to putting in extended hours, not setting boundaries for...

After the Networking Event

After the Networking Event

If you’re headed into the new year determined to make the most of your networking experience, it’s important to realize there are things you need to do after attending an event. First, it’s essential to follow up with your new connections. After attending an event,...

Aiming for Personal Growth in the New Year

Aiming for Personal Growth in the New Year

A new year brings inspiration for positive change and opportunity. Looking to improve yourself in some way emotionally, mentally or physically but not sure where to start? Changes come in all sizes. Here are 20 ideas to get you started on developing a path suited to...

Making Networking Fun

Making Networking Fun

When you think of networking, does the task seem like a chore or does it intimidate you? If so, it’s time to flip your perspective and inject some fun into the equation. Here’s how... Stop Calling it Networking. If you’re holding an event, view it as an “open...

Get Their Attention: Interesting Conversation Starters

Get Their Attention: Interesting Conversation Starters

Does the idea of walking into a room of strangers and striking up a conversation spark fear in you? Is it holding you back from starting the networking process? If you answered “yes,” we have some ideas for helping to break the ice. We hope one will help ease you into...

Collaboration is Key: 10 Convincing Quotes

Collaboration is Key: 10 Convincing Quotes

Networking is about meeting people. It’s only natural that once you’ve developed a strong network, you’ll want to leverage it and work with other individuals on a team effort in the future. To that end, we’ve gathered some inspiring words that we hope will light a...

The Struggle to Find Motivation

The Struggle to Find Motivation

Ah, summer. If you’re a parent, you may have children on break. And you may be jealous. And if you’re an employer, it can seem like those working for you are longing for scheduled vacations in the sunshine and lacking motivation at times. How do you get it going?...

Self-Care is a Business Essential

Self-Care is a Business Essential

You can work and network and reap benefits, but if you don’t add some downtime for self-care, you may do yourself a disservice and face burnout. Be it booking a massage, reading a few pages of a book for fun, going to a movie, or taking a nature walk, be sure to enjoy...

Battling Networking Burnout

Battling Networking Burnout

Just like with work, a diet, or an exercise routine, you may experience burnout when it comes to finding the motivation to stay in the networking arena. How can you get motivated? Try one or more of the below suggestions. Shift your focus. Rather than thinking about...

Business Lessons Learned from COVID-19

Business Lessons Learned from COVID-19

Sure, we’re still navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t reminisce a bit and think about how business has evolved during this often-difficult time. After all, that’s what the best businesses do. They roll with the punches. They make and...