Introduction
Business relationships affect the long-term growth of an organization. This essay looks at the how the relationships a business builds impacts the business and its plan for long-term growth. It will go on to discuss if there is any downside to the business being helpful to others. Finally, this essay will identify two companies that have sustained growth and similarities in their business model and practices. The discussion will identify what has and has not worked for each of these organizations while identifying competitors to the two organizations.
Relationships
Without solid relationships in place, success is much hard for a business to attain. Entrepreneurs may fail to notice the importance of relationship building. Their focus may be on the details of selling and not relationship building. “Without strong relationships, it is impossible to have success as a business owner” (Dahl, 2013). The entrepreneur should look to build relationships with customers, vendors and even competitors.
Relationships in business are like every other relationship in an entrepreneur’s life. Business relationships also require nurturing and effort to remain beneficial to both parties. There will be a level of give and take between both parties. In the end, developing long-term relationships with customers, vendors and competitors alike will be what a business needs to get through tough times.
Customer Relationships
In an age where a customer can use social media to praise or bash a business in an instant, any organization must take the time to develop the relationship it has with its customers. Keeping the focus on the customer to enhance the customer experience separates an organization from those who do not focus on ...
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...ssay identified two companies that have sustained growth and similarities in their business model and practices. The discussion also identified what has and has not worked for each of these organizations while identifying competitors to the two organizations.
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Like our team members, our clients are also precious partners that develop a loyal, growing relationship to ensure their growth as a business and our growth as an
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As a Business Administration major I have learned there are several different components that make up a successful business, and it is important that everyone work together to achieve a common goal. The ultimate goal of most companies is to create a product or service that will gain a place in the market and stay there. Customer relationships are the most important factor for companies to consider when aiming toward success. What can companies do to improve customer relationships? Improving customer loyalty means the customer keeps coming back even if they are not always completely satisfied with the product. When I think about what brings customers back, and the most important part of a company’s success, it is undeniably customer relationship management. With it being easier for customers to shop from their home or office, and the growing competition making it easier to switch, the relationships become increasingly more important every day. Focusing more effort on customer retention and loyalty in customer relationships would improve their chances of surviving in the market.
Grönroos, C. (2004). The relationship marketing process: communication, interaction, dialogue, value. Journal of Business & Industrial marketing, Vol 19, Issue: 2, 99-113.
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...is economy we live in today, relationships with others are important. This means whether it’s with parents, friends, business associates, or colleagues; we need beneficial relationships to succeed.
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It encompasses all those activities in which one business builds relationships with other businesses for efficiently managing several of their business functions. Thus it involves co...