Competing In Tough Times

In today’s challenging economic climate, it is more and more important than ever that we cultivate relationships with our prospects, customers and resources. People do business with people they know, like and trust AND who by their actions show that they are their to help.

Every day we are bombarded with bad economic news, making it easy to bury your head in the sand. This is a big mistake. When times are tough it’s more important  to stay in touch with your customer and prospects, without bombarding them with marketing messages. This is the time to stand above the crowd by  using the power of recognition, appreciation and gratitude. Here’s a few suggestions how:

• Do something every day to make your customers, prospects and resources feel good.
• Send real thank you notes to current customers.
• Send a nice to meet you card to every new contact.
• Treat every customer as if they are your only customer.
• Check in with your contacts and ask how they and their business are doing. Ask how you can help
• Reach out sincerely expressing your gratitude to those people in your sphere of influence.
• Be human. People don’t want to do business with your product; they want to do business with you.

Have a great 2012

What have you done, today, to enhance customer relationships? Watch my movie at http://ProsperWithPurpose.com to discover how you can use the power of recognition and appreciation to take your business and personal life to the next level.

Recommended Reading: The Referral of a Lifetime: The Networking System That Produces Bottom-Line Results Every Day by Timothy L. Templeton

I hope the information presented in this article is helpful to you and that you’ll take action to apply these ideas in your life immediately.

Please add your comments, suggestions and ideas about the concepts presented, share your knowledge, together we can all prosper. As always if I can help you, feel free to contact me

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