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Last updated on May 28, 2021<\/p>
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\u201cThe single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.\u201d George Bernard Shaw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication is a critical aspect of any business. Making sure everyone from client to business to the team are on the same page makes the difference between business growth and shutting things down. We have 4 easy tips to help you become a better communicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Bring a positive approach to the table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Assume everyone wants the best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donald Miller,<\/a> Marketing and Brand Expert, and author of the book Storybrand<\/em>, encourages businesses to \u201cPretend that the world is consistently conspiring to help you succeed.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think for a moment about the sheer amount of random variables that brought that client or customer to you. The odds are staggering, and yet here they are. Even if people have taken advantage of you or even if you experienced some bad clients (who hasn\u2019t), start each new relationship with the expectation that this new client is going to be the best one yet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treat a client as a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicole Beth Andal, Manager of Content and Public Relations for linkingnews.com<\/a>, said this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve watched small businesses grow over time, and they all had one skill: they approached people as if they were already friends. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

She goes on to say, “Being friendly is still the best communication skill. People in business should have an eagerness to connect and build rapport.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid treating those initial conversations as preparing for a fight. Instead, see them as an invitation to the party! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Learn to Listen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

True listening is a lost art. As Stephanie Johnson, Senior Communications Strategist for The Skyline Agency<\/a> in Dallas TX, told us: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listening is an integral part of the communications process. There’s a difference between hearing someone and listening to someone.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In his book, Never Split the Difference,<\/em> former FBI Negotiator and Founder and CEO of the Black Swan Group<\/a>, Chris Voss offers these critical listening skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n