Communication: Relationships & Business
Laura on June 3rd, 2010

By Kevin Eikenberry
Early in my consulting career I started telling people the consulting business is a relationship business. I was right, just a little short sighted.
Actually all business is a relationship business.
All work is a relationship business.
All leadership is a relationship business.
And while our focus in this article is on business or professional relationships, I [...]

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by: BMA Editorial Team B .
Here I go over 6 ways to getting repeat customers and referrals for more revenue:
#1 Value. Sure they could have saved an extra $50 buying from “Joe Schmoe’s”, but you offer quality merchandise, and for less. Offering quality products at reasonable prices never goes out of style. [...]

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Laura on April 22nd, 2010

by: BMA Editorial Team A
Recently around the world we have seen many business leaders and politicians hit the wall for breaching ethical behavior. As a result many of their businesses have failed and there has been a terrible cost on their respective families and friends.
But what makes an ethical business? Ethics [...]

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Laura on April 12th, 2010

By Aileen Bennet
I often start my speeches by asking members of my audiences, “What business are you in?” I usually get a whole range of answers, even from within the same company, and they are very insightful. I really only ask the question to remind them of one thing — they are [...]

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Talk Shoppe Presentation by Shelley Baur, Noted Author and Speaker
Building Your Relationships-and Your Business-with Integrity-Based Communications from Judy Burda on Vimeo.

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Laura on April 7th, 2010

What does love have to do with sales? Any time you have a relationship with your friend, your neighbor, and everyone, you are selling yourself and putting your integrity on the line. Relationship selling takes on a multitude of forms.
However, the quote, in my opinion, is faulty. If everyone acts righteous [...]

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Laura on March 24th, 2010

by Becky Carroll
I am sitting in my local coffee shop (a big brand, not Sbux) and wondering what I want to blog about. I am the only customer sitting in here on a Saturday afternoon, so perhaps the employees forgot about me.  What disturbs me is the LOUD conversation I am hearing [...]

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By Heidi Alexandra Pollard
Your success in every area of life will be influenced by the relationships you develop and maintain. The ability to communicate and converse with confidence and clarity is a key trait that will help you get to the top of your profession and field.
Without making these business relationships or connections you may [...]

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