This is the time of year when we come together to celebrate the holidays, from Halloween to New Year’s, which means it is an excellent time to revisit your office culture statement. Don’t have one? If not, it might be a great time to write one.

The M&A Watch is a quarterly publication offering analysis of the marketplace and climate for middle market mergers, acquisitions and strategic transactions. The goal of this publication is to arm business owners and other parties with insight to help prepare for such transactions in order to maximize transaction outcomes.

Trust is a wonderful thing. Building trust with your employees and your customers is one of the most important parts of a good business, according to experts. A little trust can go along way—and gaining it can mean big things for you and your company.

Fear can be paralyzing, especially in sales. When combating your fears out in the field, you have to remember the customer has their own set of worries. Keeping that in mind can help you combat your fears and improve your business overall.

A handshake is one of the simplest ways to make a great first impression. But getting it perfect takes practice. Use these tips to help you elevate your handshake and make people notice you before you even start speaking.