Giving Your Workplace a Dose of Fun
In the business world, having fun at work can seem like a faraway dream. Between balancing a hectic schedule, managing the expectations of clients and knowing when to delegate and when to take the reins, you can find yourself feeling mentally and physically exhausted at the end of the day. And it isn’t just executives that feel the crunch of stress in the business world. Many don’t even realize that the culture of their company is the source of much of the stress that both they and their subordinates experience every day. Changing your company’s culture is one way to pluck some stress out of your workday and provide everyone with a much-needed change of atmosphere. We’ve got a few ideas for improving your company culture and creating a much happier batch of employees.
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Where to Network in the Hub
If you’re lucky enough to live or do business in the Hub, you’re probably aware of all the city has to offer professionals. Finding opportunities to network, however, especially if you’re only visiting Boston on business, can be a bit of a challenge. Not only are you contending with the issue of not knowing very many people in the city, you’re also contending with Boston’s crazy traffic patterns and lack of parking. The answer to the traffic conundrum is to simply book a chauffeured car service to get you to and from your Boston destinations. Your chauffer will be your consummate guide to all things Boston, relieving a ton of stress from your plate.
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Brunch Lover in Boston? Don’t Miss These Spots
Few things are more satisfying on a weekend morning that going out for a fabulous brunch, complete with all of the foods and drinks we dream about during the workweek. From coffee and mimosas to eggs benedict, brunch represents a weekend escape after finally getting to sleep in. And for busy executives, parents, and harried students, the chance to enjoy some delicious food in a great atmosphere is exactly what they need to re-charge and get ready for another week in the fun chaos that is their lives.
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Build an Empire from Your Small Business
Starting a business is no easy task, and not everyone is going to be up for it. There are certain characteristics that the best startup entrepreneurs possess, which could give you some idea of whether or not you’re on the right path. Check out these characteristics and see how you measure up before you go out on your own.
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Finding the Best Boston Breweries for Your Business Outing Home Run
In the business world, continually finding new and interesting ways to entertain your potential clients can become a stretch after a while. You can only choose so many steakhouses, golf courses, and Broadway productions until your client outings become predictable and, perhaps, a bit stale. We know that the key to a successful business relationship is first establishing a good personal rapport, and there’s no easier way to do that than to show your client that you are interested in keeping them interested and are concerned with the impression they have of you and your company when they board their plane to go home.
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Enjoy New Food and Drink in Style
Every year, the Cape Cod Restaurant Week offers everyone the chance to try something new at local restaurants. This is when you can discover new and exciting restaurants that may have seemed out of reach before. These world-class eateries up and down the Cape will offer special pricing and menus so you can do something different without breaking the bank. Many people look forward to this week all year, while others have never taken advantage of the prix-fixe menus in order to find a new favorite.
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Treating Your Clients to the Best, All Over Boston
Client meetings can be tedious, especially when you’re forced to entertain at the same restaurants among the same crowd of people each time. Client meetings in smaller cities don’t offer the benefits that a city like Boston might, especially when it comes to keeping your client dinners new and interesting. Boston is even called the “city of neighborhoods” because of all the different areas it offers throughout its borders. If you’re lucky enough to entertain your client in Boston, we’ve got the list for you. We highlight some of the best restaurants across a few of Boston’s most prominent or unique neighborhoods.
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Avoid These Travel Pitfalls
Business travelers know: there are plenty of things that can go wrong when you desperately need to get to a business meeting or client dinner on time. And when a tight schedule is dictating your every move, a delayed flight or no available cab can put the fork in your business trip morale and creating a highly unfavorable environment for wooing clients or getting the most out of an important conference. Savvy business travelers know that the key to executing great business travel is to be prepared for almost anything that can happen while you’re en route to your destination city and the site of your first meeting or dinner. We’ve got a list of the worst travel pitfalls and how you can avoid them on your next business trip.
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Keeping Sharp, Even on the First Day of Your Week
In the professional world, staying sharp throughout the week, even when you’re tired, overworked or have had a long weekend, is essential to succeeding at your job and making the advances you want. But if we’re being honest, how many of us have pulled into the parking lot of our work on Monday morning and honestly wanted to be anywhere else in the world? It’s okay, we understand because we’ve been there too. Mondays can be a real pain, especially when the bliss of the weekend comes to a screeching halt when your alarm goes off bright and early the next day.
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The Most “Executive” Qualities
If you’re out there in the job market as a potential candidate for a slew of jobs, you might be wondering what it is that companies are most looking for when they bring people in for interviews. Not only do you have to be at the top of your game when it comes to interview skills, likeability and solid handshakes, you also have to be prepared for “no” if you don’t have the right qualifications.
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