The final transaction can take a lot of work, and it can be tempting to think of the moment the deal is done as the final goal. Yet for a lot of businesses, the key to success isn’t simply completing sales, but building long-term relationships with customers who can be counted on to return.
These long-term relationships make up the foundation of a company’s ongoing success in many cases. After all, McDonald’s wouldn’t have become the giant it is today if it only sold one burger to every customer. Completing the sale isn’t enough in many cases — your business needs to close multiple sales to the same customer.
However, building long-term relationships takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Thus, businesses have to be aware of how they interact with and present themselves to customers. Businesses must concentrate on their communication skills, presentation and customer service to build relationships that last.
In the accompanying checklist, you’ll find a number of tips for improving your business in all three of these areas. By doing so, you’ll have a much easier time building strong bonds with your customers and laying a stronger foundation for continued success.
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Joni Stuker-Brown
Joni Stuker-Brown is founder and President of Owner Connect, a leading provider of strategic solutions to the automotive industry. She has three decades of experience in the industry and focuses on the highest standards in client service
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