If you're going to San Francisco on corporate or personal business, you want to do it right. San Francisco is a unique experience, and it should be enjoyed as such. Fine dining, elegant tea rooms, power cocktail bars, the City has style, grace, and drive. San Francisco is an executive's city, the perfect place for business meetings, convention opportunities, and sales negotiations. All you need to do is to bring a certain, shall we say, confidence.

How to Create a Lasting Impression with Customers 

In order to keep your clients happy, it is important to make them feel respected, valuable and cared for. Virtually anybody can tell a customer that they are valuable. Nonetheless, going the extra mile to prove they are extremely valuable is something that many businesses lack.

Sharpen Your Leadership Skills Every Day 

Being an effective leader is more than just pointing a direction and saying "Go!" Being a leader is about bringing a team together and making the most of that interaction. Here are 4 leadership activities to do every day:

Where to Host Your Holiday Client Meeting in San Francisco 

With the holiday season in full effect, business travelers are likely groaning that they’re away from the comfort of their hometowns. Unfortunately, essential meetings can’t be put on the back burner until January, and traveling for business for one reason or another during the holidays is unavoidable. Nonetheless, business meals can be an integral piece to a business trip, but you might not have time in your itinerary to research the top restaurants in the San Francisco/Bay area. For your convenience, we have compiled for of the best places for business dining, especially during the holidays:

Finding Legal Help For Your Enterprise, Small or Large 

It’s no secret that businesses need legal help more these days than ever before. In today’s world, there are numerous legalities that even the smallest business owner must face. Owning and operating a business already carries enormous responsibilities, so when you consider legal issues, the stress can really add up.

The daily pressures of keeping up with everything can cause a few things to slip, things that can seriously harm a company in a legal manner. This is why it is best to consult with an attorney to handle the legal aspects of a business. However, before jumping out and hiring the first attorney found, there are certain things to look for in an attorney that should not be overlooked.

Tips for Game-Changing Leadership 

If morale and productivity are low at work - something's gotta give. Your organization needs strong leadership - are you going to be the one to deliver that?

What NOT To Do If You're the Boss 

Why on earth would anyone want to know if they have the characteristics of being a hateable boss? According to Geoffrey Nunberg, the UC Berkeley linguist and author, if you realize you’re going to sound like a jerk a few times during the week, you’re apt to catch yourself now and again. Being a good boss inspires employees to put for their best efforts, which in turn creates success for you and your company. Are you a hateable boss? Read on to find out.

Study Shows Slumps Precede Breakthroughs 

Slumps are part of executive life the way mountains dot the landscape and can be quite discouraging. But when you better understand their nature, you can sail through them smoothly onto a new path of success. It may not seem like sales slumps are positive moments, but we’ve discovered otherwise. An article in Inc. Magazine explains the following facts about slumps and how to beat them.

How To Attract New College Grads

As college graduation season reaches its peak, young, talented millennials are searching for places to house and cultivate their talent. The traditional hooks of corporate America -- job security, competitive salaries, retirement benefits -- no longer lure America's grads like they once had.

A Restaurant with a View

Dinner with clients is one of the mainstays of business, but the same old, same old can get boring pretty quickly. If you’re hoping to shake things up a bit with some water-view restaurants or bars on the bay, we’ve got a list of perfect choices. No matter which client or what time of day you dine, your choices will always impress.