Casual Friday: Five etiquette tips for client meetings
Make sure visitors are comfortable, and minimize distractions
- By: Leah Golob
- June 19, 2015 November 17, 2019
- 10:10
Make sure visitors are comfortable, and minimize distractions
When your actions raise doubts, you risk losing clients
It would be a mistake to ignore this growing demographic group
Don’t wait until a client beaks into a fit of coughing before offering a beverage
Build deep relationships through frequent contact
You have only a short time to introduce yourself. Make sure you get it right
Do your research, then call your prospect at work
The skills that make a dynamic speaker can be learned
In today’s hurried business culture you can forget your manners
John and Rebecca Horwood, directors of wealth management at Richardson GMP Ltd. in Toronto, share insights on developing an effective year-round client appreciation strategy.
Acknowledging the milestones in your clients’ lives – even with a simple phone call – keeps them engaged
By matching activities to particular types of clients, you can build stronger relationships
Rather than taking offence, say “thanks” and address the issue
Rather than showing gratitude at a time of year when clients expect it, your client appreciation strategy should be a continuous process
Changing firms? Your old company “owns” your clients, but you can take steps to rekindle those relationships
Well researched, visually appealing documents help support your arguments
Communicating your strategy and staying in touch are key
It’s what you do with the results that counts
Recapping your meetings helps build trust, align expectations
Give lots of notice and make it unique
Consider your target audience’s interests and needs
Client appreciation is key to deepening relationships
“Walk a mile in your client’s shoes” and make an emotional connection
Make it a continuous discovery process
When introducing yourself to a prospect, preparation is key