Giving gifts to clients or business associates can be an awkward experience if you don’t know the etiquette behind it. If you purchase a gift that is too expensive or not aligned with the recipient’s interests, your good intentions may be overshadowed by the gaffe. So before you start shopping for your next round of gifts for clients, colleagues or employees, consider the following business gift giving etiquette tips.
If you scour the Internet looking for tips on entrepreneurship, you can read forever. Unfortunately, a lot of the advice is of mixed quality and comes from people who haven’t necessarily succeeded at anything. To me, the “who” behind the advice matters as much as the “what,” because ultimately, you have to believe that the person giving you advice has actually been in your shoes.
This is why I’ve built my startup strategy using advice from billionaire mentors such as Mark Cuban and Richard Branson. Here, I’d like to share the five most important business lessons these billionaire mentors have inspired.
Is 2016 the year you finally start your own business? If so, launching a business-to-business (B2B) company is worth considering. Aspiring B2B entrepreneurs can use their skills to help other businesses grow along with their own. Of course, you’ll need a great idea to get you started on your startup journey. Here are 18 smart B2B business ideas to inspire your entrepreneurial spirit this year.
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