biz manners

Basic Telephone Good Manners

Let the telephone ring a reasonable length of time. It is frustrating to just get to the telephone and hear a dial tone.
If you dial a number that is wrong, apologize, promptly and hang-up.
Calling a business at or very near closing time is to say the least un-thoughtful. When it is time to go home, [...]

ways to build self confidence

ways to build self confidence

Supposedly, self-confidence is built during adolescence. But, there are people who failed to acquire this at that time. Reason enough they act differently in an office setting. This is also the reason, some people doesn’t take the risk and remain stagnant at some stage with no career improvement.
Basically, the perception of yourself has an enormous [...]

do's in praparing corporate dinners and events

do’s in praparing corporate dinners and events

Doing business over dinner is a good way for business owners or corporate heads to introduce themselves to their clients, suppliers and prospect investors. It’s one way to build relationships and seal the deal. Getting it right adds to the appeal of the business. But, getting it wrong adds bad impression.
So when hosting corporate dinners [...]

Simple tips to assess the correct amount of tax payables

Simple tips to assess the correct amount of tax payables

Issue receipts – this simple piece of paper works both ways. It tells a buyer how much he paid for a product (including the tax), and it also helps the seller keep track of the sales on which he must pay taxes. Issuing a receipt is also one of the most basic requirements of a [...]

importance of proper business clothes

importance of proper business clothes

In today’s competitive world, looks aid a lot of clinching deals. Having the right business clothes is important for anyone involved in business. Wardrobe and appearance should be part of the strategic plan. You can spend so much time and money designing your logo, business cards, letterheads and other marketing programs, but never forget your [...]