Business Golf Tips

Did you happen to see Robert Thompson’s post about The Subtle Art Of Business Golf.

If not click thru and enjoy a dang good read !

Need a snippet or two to entice you ? Okay, here you go :

1. LEARN THE GAME

You don’t have to perform like Tiger Woods, but top golf instructor Chima McLean of the Kings Golf Academy in Toronto, says you do need some sense of how to play.

2. USE THE GAME TO UNDERSTAND YOUR BUSINESS PARTNERS

John Usborne, president of BNP Securities Canada Inc., says he doesn’t use a golf outing to close deals. Instead, he uses the four hours on the links to size up his business associates.

3. KNOW WHEN TO DO BUSINESS

“ Business golf has changed, ” says Chris Neale, the director of golf at Copper Creek Golf Club north of Toronto. “ Now, a person wants a client to come out and play, but also to stay and have dinner afterward, which is often when the topic of business comes up. And we’re not talking about burgers and fries here. We’re talking about a bottle of wine and a nice meal. ”

That’s more than enought to get the job done, now click thru and read the whole post !