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Savvy business tips important in the corporate world

Business etiquette and manners are important to limit conflict in the office.

Employees may be subject to tricky or sensitive situations in different stages of their career, such as interviews with recruiters or negotiating a salary increase with their manager.

Business etiquette and a professional attitude are important in the corporate world, as diplomacy and politeness could limit the risk of misunderstandings and conflict.

A BNet blog post highlighted approaches to a successful salary negotiation - a topic that many employees are shy to speak up on.

Reporter Kimberly Weisul offered a few tips when approaching this issue, taking inspiration from the RecruiterGuy’s Guide to Finding a Job by Bill Humbert. She noted that candidates shouldn’t specify a figure, but instead adopt an open approach.

Professional communication with colleagues and clients is a valuable skill and could boost working relationships.

The interest in business etiquette workshops and consultants that aim to reinforce appropriate manners and corporate attire is growing in the US and Australia.

Companies may want to take matters into their own hands and remind employees on the importance of a professional business image when meeting new clients.

A firm handshake, eye contact and high level communication skills make a lasting first impression on new contacts.

Business people may also want to allocate time to prepare themselves when meeting new contacts - they may wish to research the company, draft follow-up questions and contact their printing service to ensure they have enough business cards or other relevant material for the meeting.