Corporate

Let’s talk about corporate and how it affects your business from how you dress to etiquette. Did you

know that, when you want to introduce someone, you mention the senior person first. It is all about

first impressions in corporate and in the business world that makes a huge difference in how people

see and react to you and your business. Let’s talk about the corporate world and how to ace the first

impressions bit if you ask what is more important in the corporate world the answer is Relationship,

relationship is everything in the corporate world, and often more important than performance, but

in this blog you can learn the important facts, tips and rules of the corporate world so that your

business can be a huge success.

Your clothing affects the way you feel and act, so the first thing you want to do is to get dressed to

perform your best. Get those high heels out of your closet and onto your feet because heels enchant

your posture and make you feel confident and your best. Your appearance can pave the road to

success. So, it is so important to look and feel your best, your appearance is important for

productivity and if you want to be taken seriously in the corporate world. The second thing you want

to pay close attention to is personal grooming, maintain good hygiene with healthy hair, manicured

hand and nails, no bitten and scraped nails will work if you are trying to be taking seriously. Always

have an emergency bag ready with you, here is a list of things to keep close to you in your emergency

or go to bag: comb, brush, toothbrush and paste, breath mints, hair care like bobby pins, hand

sanitizer and cream.

What is the correct way to introduce people to another? Here are a few tips and tricks to help you.

Start with full names, if the person has a title like Dr. use it when you introduce them. Remember to

introduce the elder person first and if you have forgotten a person’s name simply ask them politely

that their name has momentarily slipped from your mind if they can just say their name again. Try to

remember the person’s name when they are introduced to you and state their name as soon as

possible or connect the name to something you will remember. Now that you know how to introduce

people it is time to see how to introduce yourself, start with your full name meaning first and last

name. Properly introduce yourself and make eye contact and smile often.

Body language is so important because your body language is an outward reflection of a person’s

emotional condition. Body language can improve our relationship with others. If you know how to

read body language, you will be mor aware of how others or clients are trying to manipulate or

dominate you and the room. It teaches us to be more sensitive to what people say or feel when they

talk to you. There are a lot to consider when learning body language: hands, smile, arms, culture

difference, thumbs, deceit signals, eye signals and space and so much more.

When you want to show that you have authority and that you’re the authority figure in the room you

can use the palm-down position with your hands. You show your dominance by turning your hand

when shaking the at other persons hand so that your palm faces down. Please note that when you

travel internationally for business it is very important that you study the acceptable body language

and their culture in some countries, you’re not allowed to touch them during the conversation an

example of don’t touch in their culture is New Zealand.

Now it is time to look at the Business stationary and what is the factors that matter. Quality over

quantity, color, and the texture of the paper. The logo and design on your documents and the ink for

printing plays a huge role in stationary. Something to remember is that business cards are the first

impressions you make about yourself and your business

Now getting down to business, if you are a shorter person try the following tips to help you

intimidate others around you. Just remember the bigger person can’t have a height advantage when

you aren’t looking at them so when someone is standing over you while you are sitting, get up and

walk over to a window and look as if you are deciding or considering something about the discussion.The most important thing is to remember if you are a shorter woman is to dress to impress and

wear dark clothing, muted makeup and walk tall and with confidence. Sit up straight, stand erect and

have a confidence appearance.

The most important thing is to remember if you are a shorter woman is to dress to impress and

wear dark clothing, muted makeup and walk tall and with confidence. Sit up straight, stand erect and

have a confidence appearance.

When placing people in a boardroom the seating position is very important. There are corner

positions that is used by people who are engaged in casual conversation and there is inclusion

technique that is when thee people are seated in a triangle potion at a round table and the seating is

difficult because Person C asks person A , a question but how can person C answer A without making

person B feel excluded, so when seating choices are being chosen , do your research first before

making a decision about the seating circumstances at work .

Always be prepared for business traveling. Packing for your traveling is going to be a breeze when

you implement these tips: pick clothing that you can mix and match so that you can have more

outfits with less items, usually a jean goes with every shirt so plan your outfits ahead with a color

scheme, remember to take warm clothing even when it is summer because you never know what the

weather is going to be. Always organize your suitcase in the right order with your clothing and shoes

ready to go.

A list of things to check before you travel is your passport, Id, credit cards, wallet and business cards

or files. Travel safety tips to remember is to familiarize yourself with where you are and the area

around you and always have your name and contact details on your luggage. This is a very important

tip, keep a money pouch with you with your money near you so that if you need it, it is in reach, and

you don’t have to look for it. Always have your carry -on ready with medication, contact lenses and

even your glasses in case of an emergency.

Here are a few tips for the corporate world to keep in mind. What is appropriate when gifting in the

business world? well if you are looking for something that reminds someone of your business,

something with your logo will work very well for example a desk accessories or mug with the

company logo. More gift ideas for the CEOs and VIPs are sport tickets, a case of wine or a parker pen.

This is a list of occasions when to send gifts: Special event, retirement, baby shower, promotions, or

congratulations.

Keep in mind that if you can’t attend an event, it is appropriate to send a gift.