Relationships are what make us humans – arguably. After all, no man is an island. Relationships are the foundation for opportunities regardless of the setting. With that said, investing time and being intentional about relationships will go a long way in unlocking doors that may have otherwise been forever closed.
So, how do you build your business relationships?
Re-Establishing Contact
There could be several contacts that you have not stayed in touch with for a long time, especially due to the onset of the pandemic. Now, thanks to technology, it is much easier and faster to re-engage them. Reach out to old contacts and genuinely find out how they are fairing on. You could offer to assist where you can.
Shared Values
It is important that you are aligned with the people you intend to connect with. This will save you time and also set you up for mutual conversations. You will both benefit a lot from each other if your values are aligned.
Promises
In a casual setting, they say that promises are made to be broken. However, when it comes to building business relationships, each broken promise equals to some loss of trust. This eventually leads to falling part. Keep your promises.
Give More Than You Receive
As in any other type of relationships, a business relationship will likely thrive if you are willing to position yourself as part of the solution. Think outside the box and focus on how you can be of help to a given situation. This will likely position yourself as a valuable asset.
Network
If you are thirsty, you will have to reach out to the tap. The tap will not come to you. And so are business relationships. To build them, you will have to go where they are. LinkedIn is your first stop. Join groups such The Afrijob Community Group, where you will meet like-minded people.
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