Facilitating business connections is much like a candle giving its fire. You have a network, that is your fire. When you give your fire to someone else, it just creates more light and you lose nothing ...

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A proper business introduction erases awkwardness and confusion among mixed groups of people. It sets the stage for all parties to acknowledge each other with respect and makes communication easier.

It happens all the time: an old classmate, colleague or friend reaches out and asks for an introduction. Maybe they are looking for a job, hoping to make a sale or searching for a new vendor. No ...

How to Make a YouTube Intro Want to make a YouTube intro for all your YouTube videos? Animated YouTube intros or video bumpers are a great way to start any YouTube video. It also makes your YouTube ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We encourage Techstars companies to perfect the way they introduce themselves. An introduction is the first sales touch point. Make it ...

First impressions can set the stage for your interaction with a client or coworker — or even a whole conference room of people. You want to come across as memorable, friendly and respected when you ...

Asking for an introduction to your hiring manager is a great (and highly recommended) way to get a foot in the door. However, early on in my career, I used to think that once I got an introduction, ...