Relations With Colleagues & Supervisors

Business relationships can fall apart for many reasons: miscommunication, lack of communication, apathy, separate schedules, or disagreements. Sometimes business relationships fall apart due to a...

Business etiquette concerns extending kindness and respect to those around you. It involves exercising good judgment, having an awareness of overall business decorum, being courteous and...

If you have a business or looking to start one, then you know how important clients are to your survival. So, how do you approach a potential client? How do you set an appointment? What if...

Diversity is a broad term that refers to a wide range of differences in gender, age, race, disability or condition, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. Relating to the workplace,...

In today's world, business cards are a must for the professional, the self promoter, and the convenience of swapping an address. There are many different types of business card holders on the...

Would you like to hire a friend? No doubt, you've heard to never mix friends with business but there is an exception to almost every rule. Read on to learn how to hire a friend.

Like it or not, sometimes people drink at business meetings or work parties. If you're having a hard time coming up with good excuses not to drink alcohol, here are some great tips that won't...

Get with the times, folks. Twitter is a newer social networking/blogging tool that lets you send status notices through your cell phone, instant messenger or via the Web to notify friends and...

Business lunches can be intimidating to a new employee. You may not be sure how to react when you are out to lunch for the first time with your boss. Here are some steps on how to fit in during a...

Starting your own business can be a challenge, but add a partner to the mix, and you may begin to feel the pressure. When two people invest everything in building a business, tempers can flare and...

To err is human. To apologize is divine. It is important to apologize the right way, especially in business matters. A business apology is somewhat different from a personal apology, but some of...

Business travel can be a total bust, especially when you and five less-than-friendly or overzealous coworkers are all assigned to the same trip. If you'd rather sneak off and do some sightseeing...

Working with a spouse does not have to be a negative experience. The idea of such a setup can make even the most courageous soul want to turn and run. Follow the steps below to find ways to make...

Not everyone has a natural gift of gab. It is an art that needs to be cultivated. As with any skill, practice makes perfect. Begin your first conversation with a new business associate, and the...