OfficeArrow - Business Travel

Business Travel To China In Your Future? Know The Ins And Outs

OfficeArrow — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:37:15 -0500

China is one of the world's most explosive growth markets, and Western business travel to China has risen dramatically over the past few years. It can be a very fruitful endeavor for any business. If you're planning on making a business trip to China in the near future, however, there are some practical preparations you should make in advance.

Business Travel Guide: Stay Virtually Connected And Maximize Your Meeting Productivity

OfficeArrow — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:15:46 -0500

One of the best ways to ensure that you have everything you need for a remote meeting is to provide it yourself. How many times have you fumbled around, trying to set up a presentation with a projector you have never used before, a laptop that just won't connect to the Wi-Fi network or, even more stressful, a waning laptop battery because there were no free outlets?

Video Series on Social Media Insight Presented by Socialnomics Author Erik Qualman

OfficeArrow — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:04:12 -0500

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Travel Planning: How To Decide When To Send Employees On The Road

OfficeArrow — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:49:10 -0500

Deciding whether to go through the time and expense of travel planning isn't easy. On one hand, you can avoid travel costs and keep your employees in the office with a video or teleconference. On the other hand, many professionals believe face-to-face meetings are still an irreplaceable way to connect with clients, providing insight that can't be achieved virtually. So when is travel planning worthwhile?

International Travel Planning Is Complex: Some Tips

OfficeArrow — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:30:34 -0500

International travel planning is stressful enough, but if you're traveling for business, it can be doubly taxing.

Identifying and Implementing Ways to Win in China

OfficeArrow — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:18:05 -0500

Reaching out to others is key to winning Chinese business.

Video: Keeping Your Office Meetings Productive

OfficeArrow — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:54:04 -0500

In most offices, meetings are largely considered a waste of time. Poor meeting habits are so common; many office professionals don't even know what it takes to run a productive meeting. In this video, you'll learn some fast and easy tips for conducting productive, results-oriented meetings in your office.

10 Tips for Better Online Meetings

OfficeArrow — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:01:59 -0500

According to economist John Kenneth Galbraith, "Meetings are indispensable when you don't want to do anything." And there are probably a lot of people in the business world today that would whole-heartedly agree with his sentiment.

How to Create an Effective Meeting Agenda

Libby Huffman — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:51:04 -0500

Tired of hosting and attending useless meetings? Too many workers waste time on these gatherings and leave with little useful information. Learn how an agenda can create a useful meeting environment and get results.

Celebrate Success: 10 Employee-Appreciation Event Ideas

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:45:46 -0500

Sure, you recognize your employees with the occasional pat on the back or words of thanks, and they seem to appreciate that. But have you given any real consideration to sponsoring employee-appreciation events? Here are 10 ideas to kick your appreciation campaign up a notch.