Meetings - Part 2

Power Breakfast: The New Business Lunch

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it for business as well? Many business people would agree. Power breakfasts – or business breakfasts – are catching on. They are seen as a great way to interact with a broad range of people including entrepreneurs, executives, corporate leaders. Starting the day early leaves more hours during the day for regular office work. Over a strong cup of coffee you can start the day off strong: have a face-to-face conversation with an important business contact, network, share ideas, information, updates. At many power breakfasts, short talks […]

How conference rooms can play multiple roles

Most companies need a conference or meeting room. The question is, should a conference room be only for conferences? That would be limiting its usage, which is why we often see conference rooms being left empty for a long time, taking up precious space. But a conference room can play multiple roles. DBS business centers have conference and meeting rooms that are fully furnished and equipped and can easily be re-configured for different purposes. They can be used for board meetings as well as for formal presentations. Here the DBS team can provide all the back-up support you need with […]

INVEST IN YOUR EMPLOYEES AND GET A GREAT ROI

There are some organizations that put employee training and development on the back burner. They do not see an immediate benefit and view investing in their employees as more optional than essential. They do not see the expense as worth their while. They would be making a costly mistake. Investing in your employees will actually give you a great ROI. But getting the most from investing in your employees needs careful consideration. Think about what outcomes you would want to get from training your employees. What would change in the business or in the behavior or performance of employees as […]

WHY HIRING A CONFERENCE OR MEETING ROOM MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE

Many offices utilize precious office space for meeting and conference rooms only to discover that they don’t require them as much as they thought. Like guest rooms in a home, they are under-utilized but still need to be maintained and cared for. If you identify with this scenario, you may need to make a hard decision: rent a meeting or conference room instead of setting one up in your office taking up space that could otherwise be used for additional offices or your expansion plans. Hiring a conference or meeting room as and when you require it, makes good business sense. Businesses today require well-equipped […]

Pitching your idea to investors …. in 30 minutes or less

You have a great business idea. Very soon it will become clear to you that to turn that idea into concrete reality will mean raising capital. You will need to sell the idea to investors. And usually you get a window of 30 minutes or less to make your pitch. Presenting your idea in a convincing and coherent way is a core competency for entrepreneurs. Here are some tips for perfecting your pitch: 1. Show it can be done Start creating or delivering the product or service on a small scale so that when you make […]

Avoid That Culture Shock

In today’s fast-moving and interconnected world, business people are constantly criss-crossing continents. However, it is important to understand that each country has its own customs and rituals and ways of doing business. It’s best to understand the customs of the country you are visiting as well as of the foreign business people visiting you to avoid those ‘culture shocks’. Here are some examples worth noting. In Cambodia, it is considered bad manners to pass something across a room over somebody’s head. When you are in Egypt, remember not to cross your legs in front of someone. Showing the soles of your feet is considered rude. […]