Interviews unnerve even the most confident job hunters. Your palms sweat, your self-doubt creeps into your mind, and you think, "What if I’m not qualified?" Or, "Will they like me?" Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized business etiquette expert, author of Poised for Success: Mastering The Four Qualities That Distinguish Outstanding Professionals...
Facebook Business Pages: Small Business and Online Stores Benefit the Most According to Survey
Do you have a small business? If so, do you think having a Facebook page is a waste of time? Recently, HJMT Public Relations Inc. surveyed more than 150 people on their attitudes on Facebook like pages. Of the 100+ people surveyed, we found that the majority of people like...
Why I Would Never Recommend Dollar or Thrifty Rental Cars
I've rented a lot of different cars through the years. I travel a lot for business and yet, have not had many problems. Until this past trip to Los Angeles when I rented a Dollar Car from LAX. This is why I would never recommend Dollar or Thrifty Rental Cars... My son...
75M+ Wearable Devices to be Deployed in Enterprise and Industrial Environments by 2020
Wearable devices such as fitness trackers have started to impact consumers’ personal lives, making them more knowledgeable about their activity levels, sleep patterns, and eating habits. However, the impact of wearables goes beyond trackers and personal lives into work life, as well, giving companies and employees the tools and technologies...
The Psychology of a Like: Survey shows what people really like on Facebook
Why do friends and family members like certain posts and don’t comment on others? Have you ever wondered what people really like on Facebook? If you’re like me, you probably post often and then wonder why people “like” or don’t acknowledge certain posts. It’s been a source of curiosity for me...
Why Don’t More Businesses Value Social Media?
It's frustrating to me that after eight years, many businesses still don't see the value in Social Media. Many get it and value it's power but those who don't still hire interns and entry level employees to create posts and monitor sites. But is that what Social Media is all about?...
Business Email: Why Your Response Time Could Be Hurting You
When this press release passed my desk, I couldn't turn it away. One of my biggest pet peeves is when people don't get back to me via email. I send out an email, I expect to get an answer pretty quickly. I mean, we do have mobile phones, tablets and...
2014: One of the Hardest Business Years Ever!
I started my business 23 years ago with a baby on my lap in my one bedroom apartment in Long Beach, NY. Our apartment faced the Atlantic Ocean and as I sat there making media calls for my clients, I thought about how lucky I was to finally own my...
Seven Reasons to Bite Your Tongue in the Office
When it comes to behavior in the office, it’s important to err on the side of caution when you are establishing your professional image in the workplace. Diane Gottsman is a national modern manners and etiquette expert, sought out industry leader, accomplished speaker, author and the owner of The Protocol...
It’s the Holiday Season, Tips for the Small and Local Business Owner
It's the holiday season, try to shop small and local businesses as much as you can and help support our local economy. I wrote this article for H&R Block, specifically for small and local business owners and it appeared in their newsletter a month ago. In case you didn't see...