This is the Year of the Snake. What does that mean and how does it tie in with Chinese New Year? I knew little about the Chinese zodiac until I began working for a Chinese company in San Francisco. Some of my co-workers dabbled in Chinese astrology and shared their information with me. Here’s a ...
Having spent part of my career in public relations, there are a handful of books on the subject that I feel every entrepreneur should read. Here’s a quick rundown on five of them: “Communicating When Your Company is Under Siege: Surviving Public Crisis” “Communicating When Your Company is Under Siege: Surviving a Public Crisis” by ...
Recently I came down with a nasty viral infection and took the trip to my physician office only to leave the office with a prescription she wrote in hand and a recommendation to pick up an over-the-counter antihistamine to minimize my discomfort until the prescription antibiotic kicked in. When I reminded her that I had ...
Europeans have mannerisms similar to Americans, but the differences should be heeded, especially in business. Here are 10 tips to ensure your business transactions with Europeans will be well-received. 1) Have a firm handshake: the first impression of a handshake leaves an indelible impression in the eyes of a client. Make sure you have a ...