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Faking It: Make a Big First Impression With a Small Budget Look like a big shot without having to spend like one.

By Nicole Lapin

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Nicole Lapin explains how a few simple strategies -- like hosting meetings in a hotel lobby rather than at a coffee shop like Starbucks or getting hold of a 212 area code to look like you're based in Manhattan when you really work in New Jersey -- can save you money and make a big first impression.

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Nicole Lapin's new book, Boss Bitch, is available on Amazon.

Nicole Lapin

Financial Journalist, New York Times Bestselling Author, Anchor

Nicole Lapin is the New York Times bestselling author of Rich Bitch, Boss Bitch and Becoming Super Woman. She is the host of the nationally syndicated business reality competition show Hatched. Former anchor on CNN, CNBC and Bloomberg. Host of "Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin" launching April 5th.

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