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Communication with your customers is always important, but it's especially critical when they first engage with you. Those first interactions set the tone, so here's how to get off on the right foot from the start.

Communication is everything.

It's a buzzy topic, but making a difference in your workers' lives requires more than having a conversation.

Being an effective communicator is not just about how articulate you are, though that's important - it's also about how well you connect with people and the relationships you can form. Fortunately, "being good with people" is a skill you can learn (and need to learn) if you want to be successful.

Active listening builds social cohesion with the speaker, while distracted or judgmental listening builds social distrust.

Everyone has gone through their own challenges -- it's time to start rebuilding those relationships.

Here are six ways to make sure your business is headed in the right direction.

Keep your team connected by implementing a system that factors in their absence. Here's how.

Communication is foundational to being an effective leader. Understand the steps to identify and develop an exceptional communication style.

Besides being well-capitalized with sufficient cash reserves, there are five key elements for success that new businesses -- especially franchises -- should keep in mind. These positives could become pitfalls if they are not executed thoroughly.

Eliminating or reducing the use of just a few key words and phrases, and substituting better ones, can have an enormous impact on yourself, your staff and your bottom line.

Rapid adaptation to change is vital in the post-pandemic world, but one age-old factor remains a business keystone: the execution of a clear and success-measurable plan.

Time- and experience-tested methods of improving your image and drawing more attention in meetings and other public settings.

If you think your sale is in the bag, and then your prospect goes dark, you may need to check your process.

The open web is messy and imperfect, but it's stronger than ever.

The secret to success isn't always more work, effort or spending, but overcoming the impulse to always react in a way that feels necessary in any given moment.

Although business gets extremely busy, we have to make effective communication a priority.

Team members generally, and design teams specifically, require specific culture dynamics and strategies in order to thrive.

Culture can be a differentiating factor in driving business success, attracting and retaining top talent, and offering stability and encouragement for employees.

Employees' needs, challenges and performance vary over time, so ongoing training is vital, but how can you be certain that workshops you select will pay off…for you and for them?

Still sending that press release? In 2022 you might want to reconsider.