A lot of factors are taken into account to build a successful business. One of the
the primary factor is a strong client relationship.
Useful for all client-centered companies, building a strong relationship with
your clients is a form of artistry. Lacking a good relationship with the
clients can lead to closing the business doors as the clients are the ones who
run the business.
Building a strong relationship with your client may not be easy but can be improved and gradually mastered. If the client is happy with your business they will come back with
more business for your company. Which is the most important outcome.
Let’s have a look at some of the best ways which can help us build a strong client
relationship:
Prioritize Communication
Fulfilling all the needs of your client precisely is very important for building a strong
client relationship. That can only happen when there is smooth and comfortable
communication between the client and the company.
How can your client reach you? Is your client even comfortable with asking questions? You
need to focus on these questions. Provide the easiest mode of communication to
your client and be attentive.
It is important to make your client feel comfortable so they do not hesitate while
putting their needs on the table. After all, you’re the expert, not them. This
brings us to the next point
Show your expertise
Your client chose you for the job because they think you’re the best in for them. It is
your job to make them feel secure. When the client thinks they made the right
choice, you’re on your track to a strong client relationship.
The best way to reassure your clients is to make them believe that you’ve worked on a
similar project and aced it. Now, using this tactic does not mean you should
make up a project your company never worked on. Honesty is the safest way to
carry your business.
Explaining to your client the approach you’ll be taking to build their project is another
good way to make them feel confident in you. Also, this will make the client
feel more connected with the service they asked for.
Under-promise and Overdeliver
This is a strategy that big companies like Amazon apply. Exceeding any client’s
expectations are the fastest way you can form a strong client relationship.
Every client comes in with some expectations. Whether these expectations are generated by
what they heard in the market or from the individual who recommended them to you.
If you exceed these expectations you’ve probably scored a regular
client.
The system most companies use while following this strategy is by delivering the service a
day or two earlier than promised. So, if the deadline is of 5 days try your
level best to deliver it in 3 or 4 and your client will be happy as they did
expect an early order.
Offer Revision
When the deal is in talks, put a free revision of your services on the table. Meaning,
make your client feel comfortable to come back if they find any defect in your
service.
The key to maintaining a good relationship is to build faith. Like any other relationship,
if you want to build a strong client relationship, you must achieve your client's
faith.
If the client comes back with a problem or a complaint about the service provided,
take accountability and get it resolved. Taking responsibility goes a long way
in any business. Not paying attention to your client after the project is
finished will lose you a customer and drag your reputation down in the
industry.
Make Your Client Feel Unique
As important as it is to reassure your clients by stating that you’ve done similar projects
before. It should be kept in mind to make them feel every client is different
and has a different story.
Building an individual relationship with every single client is a tough task, but pulling
it off is also the most rewarding. Updating the customer consistently about the
status of service is a great way to build a strong client relationship.
The client has put their money and trust into your hands. It is important to build a good
relationship with them to make them do it again and bring you more business.
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Posted Jun 6, 2023
This was one of the first articles that I wrote. It was for one of the companies I targeted at the beginning of my career. The article was for them to assess.