Tips for Good Business

Whether it’s for greeting customers or going to a supplier meeting, if you’re in business, you shake a lot of hands.
A good handshake can help you make a great first impression, convey confidence and establish a positive, equal tone for the future of the business relationship.

Jackie Zelinsky, CEO of the country’s national network of Business Enterprise Centres External link has shaken the hands of many Australian business people.

To help you avoid replicating some of the not-so-popular shakes in our Top 10 Bad Business Handshakes video countdown, Jackie has shared her tips with us to help you deliver a handshake that makes a good impression every time
From standing equally to connecting your palms, Jackie’s tips can help transform even the most novice of shakers to a pro in no time

Now let’s get moving! (And shaking!)
Read Jackie’s handshake tips article to learn more about handshaking etiquette.


Think of a business sign as a form of communication. You want it to get your message across.

Be sure signs are large enough to read. Consider the speed of local traffic.

Make it short and simple.

Provide ample lighting so that it can be read at night.

Change signage from time to time to renew potential customers’ interest.