7 Ways to Communicate with Clients

As a communication major and entrepreneur, I understand the importance of having effective verbal, written & interpersonal communication skills, especially when you "... ✔️compose emails, ✔️facilitate meetings, ✔️participate in conference calls, ✔️create reports, ✔️devise presentations ✔️interact with your colleagues and clients!" According to MindTools, "The 7 C's [of Communication] provides a checklist for making sure that your meetings, emails, conference calls, reports and presentations are well constructed and clear – so your audience gets your message." Read on as we highlight the 7 Ways to "Effectively" Communicate to Clients!

#1 "Clear" ~ We should be very clear about our goals, purpose & message in our verbal and written communication. If we're not sure, then most likely our audience won't be sure either.

#2 "Concise" ~ Have you ever received an email or had a face-to-face discussion with someone that kept rambling on? They could have relayed their message in 1-2 sentences but instead, they bored you with paragraphs of unnecessary filers and unrelated topics? In order to be concise in our communication, we should stick to the point and keep it brief.

#3 "Concrete" ~ When we communicate with clients, we want our message to be concrete so that they will have a clear picture of what we're telling them. It's great to provide details without overwhelming them. Our goal should be to provide vivid facts, have laser-like focus & make sure our message is solid.

#4 "Correct" ~ When we communicate, especially in written form, it's important to proofread, proofread & proofread again for grammatical errors, ascertain that it fits our audience and our overall content/message is error free. This is especially true when communicating with prospective, new and/or existing clients.

#5 "Coherent" ~ Communication is like "connecting the dots" as it should be coherent, logical, consistent and relevant to the main topic.

#6 "Complete" ~ As an experienced Administrative Professional working in "Corporate America" before launching my own Administrative Consulting/VA biz, I've discovered that we must pay close attention to all written communication, especially when corresponding with clients. A "Complete" message includes all pertinent and relevant information with a clear "Call-To-Action.

7 "Courteous" ~ My Mom used to say, "You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar." As a child, I never really got that but as I became older & started interacting with others, I realized it all comes down to being courteous, which will serve you well. People want & seek transparency. Always be friendly, open, and honest in your written & oral communication without hidden insults or exhibiting passive-aggressive behavior. Be open-minded and empathetic to the needs of others. We communicate every day. We build credibility with our clients with consistency and great communication.

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