OOO Etiquette: When to Set Your OOO Assistant

04/06/1993Business

On any given day, our staff is receiving between 200-300 emails! Every message counts and requires time and thoughtfulness to respond. If we are out of the office and won’t be looking at those messages, our Out of Office assistant [OOO] can be a lifesaver! It lets people know that we won’t be able to … Read More

How do you find the perfect professional mentor?

04/06/1993Prof. Development

How did I end up starting my own business, having confidence in my product, and getting to a point where I truly can say it is flourishing? I surely did not get here on my own. I have many people behind me supporting and encouraging me both professionally and personally. Finding a mentor is such … Read More

Do’s and Don’ts of Online Networking

04/06/1993Prof. Development

Whether you run a business or not, networking is an essential part of your professional career. If you own a business, or you’re in sales, networking builds genuine connections with others that can help grow your business. But let’s not forget about those of you who are not in sales. Networking is still an important … Read More

A Recipe for E-Mail Success

04/06/1993General

  E-mail misunderstandings happen all the time! I bet you can think of a handful of times when either you misunderstood someone’s e-mail tone or someone misunderstood yours. E-mail correspondence is a craft and there are many ingredients that make up a recipe for e-mail success. “The Little Things” I talk about “the little things” … Read More