Business Travel Tips to Keep You Sharp and Focused Business travel plays havoc with your sleeping and eating patterns—especially if you are crossing multiple time zones within a day or two. There’s nothing worse than trying to prepare an important presentation or sales pitch when you just want to curl up in a ball and […]
If your company’s management team is frustrated by missed deadlines, frequent overtime hours, constant turnover, and low morale, it’s time to scan for hidden work productivity killers. It’s tempting to just point the blame on employees for missed deadlines, but that’s usually an ineffective management approach and won’t solve the problem in the long term. Missed deadlines and excessive overtime […]
There are benefits to working out of your home, and then there are some major disadvantages. Sure, you can roll out of bed and be in your office within 20 seconds, but sometimes not having a dedicated work space outside of the house is enough to make you crazy. Here are some productivity tips for […]
When doing business in Asia, dressing appropriately for business meetings is critical to your success. Wearing the wrong attire can easily break your reputation and damage your credibility. Proper business attire is often a source of confusion in the West, and often each company will have a different attitude about dress codes. For some, “casual […]
Whether you own a successful business or you’re just starting your first job, a strong online profile on a career networking site like LinkedIn will help you in your career. Having a good online profile is as important as having a professional business card, a great office, or an impressive business address. Many people […]
If you are introducing your product or services into Asian markets, you will face larger hurdles than renting office space and setting up shop. Not only do the various countries in Asia have vastly different customs, preferences, and outlooks from each other, but within each of those countries, cultural influences also vary widely by region. China, for […]
If you are a Westerner working to expand your business into Asia, the cultural differences can seem like daunting hurdles to cross. With a little research, however, you can get through your first few business meetings without grossly offending or insulting your business contacts, especially if your business contacts are used to dealing with Westerners. […]
Virtual offices and serviced offices offer distinct advantages for business owners who normally work from home or do not have office space in all the cities where they have clients. These types of offices allow you to rent a professional address and classy office or conference space on demand, so you can impress clients. However, […]
There was a time where you could quietly ignore social media in your business, but that’s no longer the reality. Social media is a cost-effective way to reach a larger audience and advertise your services. It’s brief, informative, engaging, and builds your company’s credibility online. With great social media profiles, you can instantly look […]
If you’ve ever walked into a business meeting room and felt a rush of enthusiasm, fear, or intimidation, it might have been partially due to the way the meeting room was arranged. The ancient Chinese discovery of Feng shui is now popular all over the world, and it’s not just for homes anymore. The way […]
