Have you ever received one of those holiday letters?  You know, the kind that tells you everything that's happened in the person's life during the past year, from births to deaths, the good, the bad,

You probably have face-to-face networking etiquette down pat.  But do you know the rules of professional networking on Facebook? Here are some simple guidelines to make the most of your Facebook relationships.

The author of a recent article confessed that she spends so much time on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, her husband complains that she is only a "husk" to her family and is never fully present in their lives.

Have you thought recently about how large your network is?   If you’re like most people, it’s probably much larger than you think.  In addition to the obvious, it includes

We hear it over and over, the holidays are a slow time of year for
doing business.  Don't you believe it!  With all the holiday
parties, events, and family visits, the holiday season provides

Do you conduct your online networking using the same social skills
you use at an in person event, or, do you leave those skills behind
the minute you log-in to a social networking site? 

What do you do when a networking acquaintance invites you to meet for coffee? Do you find yourself saying yes, because you've been told that networking is about building relationships and getting to know people?

What is it that stops you from networking?  You know you need to do
it, it's on your list and you really meant to go to an event this
week... if only you knew where to go. 

Hearing "no" is an inevitable part of marketing yourself or your
business.  Someone you meet might say no to meeting you for coffee,
hearing your proposal, or buying your product or service.  A no can

Many people start the year with a written list of things they
intend to accomplish, yet by year's end these goals have either
been forgotten or left by the wayside, ready to be recycled for the

Have you ever found yourself sitting in your office or at home, or
maybe already in the car, just dreading the thought of attending a
networking event you have on your calendar?  You're not alone!

Whether you are looking for customers or looking for a job, one way
to set yourself apart from the competition is to become known as an
expert.  Given today's tough economy, getting yourself noticed is