It’s that time of the year when every night, weekend, and day is filled with Christmas parties, company holiday parties, and gift giving galore! If you’re an introvert like most financial types, it can be exhausting to put yourself out there socially. I always ask every year, “what’s the purpose of attending holiday parties?” Trust
When I was a young accountant, I always wondered to myself… “Why should I bother with networking?” It seemed like a waste of time and money. As I grew from an accountant into a business owner/CFO, I learned that networking is a vital function of doing business. But for some, networking can be a daunting
For some, networking is a dream come true… Extrovert: I’ve been wanting to talk all day about business, economics, and future ventures. Yippee! There’s a networking event tonight! I’m going to rock that room tonight. And for others… Not so much! Introvert: There’s a networking event tonight. I need to be prepping all day. What am I
Many of us struggle with the notion of networking. We know we should do it, but how do you fit it in with everything else going on? Given that the benefits of networking are often not seen until months or years later, it’s easy to put it at the bottom of the “to-do” list. Networking
Recently, I attended the Women’s Finanance Exchange Duck Hunt at the Junior League of Houston. The event benefits Dress for Success. Dress for Success is a wonderful organization whose mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women
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We had a great time catching up with our friends at Stibbs & Co. at lunch last week. The power of connections is huge, and it is amazing how many ways you can help one another. Just by having a quick lunch, Courtney Sheaffer and I reconnected and shared connections that might help the other. In business,
Have you ever wondered if you should pay your interns? You have probably heard others praising the benefits of hiring low-cost, energetic, and eager-to-learn interns. But the question on your mind is, should you pay your interns? Should You Pay Your Interns? As an entrepreneur and CEO, I often feel like I have too many
With so many people looking for work or trying to generate sales, networking has taken on a frenzy that I haven’t seen in over ten years! Everyone is trying to reconnect or meet new people. I try to meet with as many people as possible but I am caught in a predicament. Death By Networking
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