We deliberately find comfort in our inner circle. Our family, group of friends, a cluster of professional contacts. People we already know. People who can potentially protect us from a financial or emotional downfall.  This is what research from Northwestern University on “How Socioeconomic Status Impacts the Way We Network”, suggests.  Nonetheless, although our inner […]

Following up after you meet someone is important for preserving and developing a relationship. It paves the way to subsequent meetings and the chance of synergies and new opportunities.  In the words of the award-winning author and corporate trainer, Paul Axwell, “Persistence is a key influence skill. If you want anything to happen you must […]

What differentiates a successful startup founder from an unsuccessful one? There are a number of obvious reasons. The product, the team, and the track record. What about the network though? While talent is universal, opportunity is not. No matter how good you are, you will still face limited prospects if you don’t have access to […]

Your network stretches well beyond the people you keep in touch with, and that’s okay. You naturally don’t have time to keep in touch with everyone. Nonetheless, the dormant relationships in your network are neither dead nor useless. They quietly exist there until it is time to activate them.  According to a study featured in […]

Life’s constant hustle and bustle can make you forget the most basic and essential things. Imagine walking into your office only to discover that you left your laptop at home. With horror, you might also realize that you left your house keys on top of your office4 desk after a long day. Fortunately, reminders help […]

Digitalization is the spirit of our times. More so because of the endless opportunities and possibilities it makes possible. A majority of the key players in the corporate sector recognize that digital business cards are a must-have for relevance in this digital age. Digital business cards are an efficient contact management tool that makes corporate […]

Nowadays, the digital era has transformed the PR landscape. In order to be successful, you need to have a well-thought-out PR strategy. Digital transformation is a matter of survival these days although only less than 10% of the companies have completely implemented digital business strategies. Knowing this, you can be ahead of the game by […]

Setting reminders make you and your team organized. You will never forget about an important task or event. If you and your team share the same to-do list, then there is no need for everyone to create the list and reminders individually. You can simply create the list and share the reminders with the team […]

Ever heard of NFC and wondering what is? NFC stands for Near Field Communications. It is a proximity-based wireless communication technology that is limited to an extremely short range. Therefore, it requires devices to be in close proximity for it to work. This technology allows users to have secure transactions and connect electronic devices with […]

When people talk about CRM, they almost imagine CRM desktop tools. However, the technological landscape has rapidly transformed, and now mobile CRM is a reality. You can contact, organize, and network with target customers/clients on your phone. What looked theoretical is now practical and can be done by anyone with a mobile device. Sounds great. […]