Networking isn’t like a gumball machine
How do you think the Stamford Business Network works? Do you only spend your time with the people who can give you referrals? Do you only look for referrals for the people who are sure to pay you...
View ArticleNavigating Business in the New Normal
Many of my small business clients have once again decided to reopen and, while some of them have challenges, most are very glad to be back in the office again. What about the larger firms? By...
View ArticleHere We Are, Everything’s Changed
Here we are, just over 3 months since everything changed. Some industries are being hit harder than others. Some of us have had new opportunities drop in our laps. Others are facing new challenges....
View ArticleClothing as a Powerful Psychological Tool
Your clothing is a resource at your disposal to influence how the world perceives you and the way you perceive yourself. It’s important to understand the difference between body image, self image, and...
View ArticleNetworking Is More Natural Than You Think
For some reason, everyone seems to think networking is complicated. Fears about wondering into a crowd of people you don’t know, not knowing what to say and to whom to speak are all objections...
View ArticleHelping Customers
Helping Customers: It’s not just a good way to succeed. It’s the only way. Helping customers in is what businesses in Stamford, CT are really here for. Sure, you want to be profitable. But achieving...
View ArticleMen and the Career Transitions of 2020
If you are in the same job, with the same mindset toward your future as pre COVID-19, you are in the vast minority. A prospective client shared his story the other day, and he is the norm, not the...
View ArticleWorkplace Apparel Trends for 2021
Post COVID (can I say that yet?) heralds another (like after the 1918 Pandemic) seismic shift in fashion. Industry and fashion experts agree that we will get sick of wearing sweatpants, but that a few...
View ArticleHow Do I Get In Front Of More People In Our Referral Group?
I’ve been a member of our group for so many years and it often bewilders me that a few people may feel they do not get enough good business referrals while others are receiving many. There is a key to...
View ArticleMoving Forward After A Setback
What is a setback? We’ve all had setbacks in our business and our lives. I’ve had my share, including the loss of my job after a 22-year run as a Creative Director. As a business owner I lost a huge...
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