I’ve never admitted this publicly, but I’m a matchmaker. Not the romantic kind—the professional kind. In 2015, I made at least 227 email introductions between people who didn’t know each other. An ...

It happens all the time: an old classmate, colleague or friend reaches out and asks for an introduction. Maybe they are looking for a job, hoping to make a sale or searching for a new vendor. No ...

A proper business introduction erases awkwardness and confusion among mixed groups of people. It sets the stage for all parties to acknowledge each other with respect and makes communication easier.

As rewarding as it can be, the act of making introductions can still be cumbersome. It can be a mess of emails, links and very little in the way of quantifying the impact you might hope your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I help early-stage entrepreneurs with the challenges they face. Trying to land a new client or contract is hard. So is fundraising ...

This story first appeared on The Muse, a Web destination with exciting job opportunities and expert career advice. Asking for an introduction to your hiring manager is a great (and highly recommended) ...

Professional favors can be tricky. You might be more than happy to recommend a fantastic former intern you couldn't hire for a permanent position elsewhere. You might be psyched to connect a contact ...