Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Business Relationships Matter



First impressions are vital, and to make your impression last, continue to court your customers with engaging novelties.  This can be developed by writing about your specialties, publicizing your community involvement and upcoming changes, and touting stories of your customers' appreciation in your advertising literature and social media.  

Ask for feedback from your customers.  Not only will this give you valuable information about your services and products, but it will also strengthen the connection that you have with your community.  When you listen to what your customers are saying about your business, you empower that customer, because you care about what they are saying.  When you empower someone, they are on your team, and will advocate for your business from their heart.  Both of you benefit from this trusting relationship. 

When you receive praise from someone about your business, ask them if you can use their words as a testimonial to your work.  Sincere words from your customers are powerful tools to help other potential clients find you and use you.  Post your accolades on your website and your marketing literature.  Ask customers to write in their own words the experience they have when they do business with you.  Let your customers know how valuable their feedback is to you, and that when they post reviews on the Internet (such as Google Reviews, and Angie’s List) these words will really help your business.

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