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June 20th, 2008

The Fine Art of Small Talk

The Fine Art of Small Talk
by Merci Miglino
We use small talk to connect with others in a casual way, and by becoming more mindful of the way we interact with those we don’t know well, we take the first step toward building quality relationships. We start by being fully present and talking about what is […]

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June 20th, 2008

Get out there and network!

Get out there and network!
by Merci Miglino
Beyond the Business Card!
The best business networking groups operate as exchanges of business information, ideas, and support. They allow you to build trust and for people to get to know you. People do business with people they like and trust.
The most important skill for effective business networking is […]

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February 18th, 2008

Blogs can get you noticed by the media

Blogs are an important tool for journalists, says a recent Marketwatch survey.
In the survey of reporters and editors, 75% of journalists see blogs as a good source for news and story ideas.
In addition, the survey found that more than 20% spend an hour every day reading blogs that cover their beat and more than half […]

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