Did you know that every day, 205.6 billion emails are sent across the globe? Communication is the lifeline of every relationship that we have with other people. In business realms, it is the glue that binds together customers among other stakeholders with the company. From the face value, it appears something simple yet so many people and small enterprises gets it wrong. Without effective communication, there can be misunderstandings, problems, and conflicts among your staff, your clients and everyone else you encounter. Therefore, properly structuring both your internal and external communications should be a top priority. June is the month of effective communication. Fine-tune your communication strategy and tactical approaches to boost your business and personal productivity.
The Art of Business War:
Marketing in the Age of Misinformation
Misinformation has emerged as a serious threat to effective communication in the world of business. Driven mainly by malicious intentions, jilted companies (and sometimes customers) are adopting new methodologies in business wars to sabotage competitors. This month, our feature article looks at how organizations can engage in marketing activities in the age of misinformation. Read a few ideas on how to get started.
Quote of the Month
“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others,” Anthony Robbins
Business Tip of the Month
If you were to take random a business communication survey, one of the probable findings would be poor communication. A peruse of various social media communities will show you how most customers are vexed by poor business communication. As a business owner, one of the worst things you can do when faced with a conflict, dispute or complaint is ignore it. Take time to analyze how you communicate and be genuinely responsive to all your stakeholders.
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