There is one thing that goes to the grave with you and lives on after you have left this earth, and that is your reputation. Building and maintaining your credibility in your relationships is the key to having a great reputation. Being credible is crucial to you being referable. Every relationship starts with two people at a stage of visibility, you become aware of the other person, they see you across a crowded room, at a networking event, at a meeting, maybe at the local football match. Maybe they are even aware of you without meeting you, through your PR or marketing efforts or through a mutual contact. Some relationships build quickly with lots of anticipation and excitement, some take years to develop. Think about your best client or supplier, at one stage you did not know them! You and your business were invisible to them. [click to continue…]
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