“There are a few basic guidelines that you should always follow concerning business relationships: Act friendly and professionally. Do not be that person who only calls when they want something. Touch base with your connections regularly to see if you can help them or take time to connect for purely social reasons. Listen first. When you are having a conversation with a business contact, do more listening than talking. Do not be that person who cannot stop talking. Respond to email and voice mail in a timely manner. Do not be that person that other people have to chase down to get anything done. Do not brag about your business success all the time. If you have to tell people, "Look how great I am!" you are probably not that great. Be honest. Do not pretend to be more successful than you actually are. Real entrepreneurs will see right through this.”