The 12-Step Program for Building Better Client Relationships

Selfie Cell Phone PicsTurn the habits of everyday friendship into business skills.

By Jean Marie Caragher
The 90-Day Marketing Plan for CPA Firms

Since strong client relationships contribute to client satisfaction, longevity and lead generation, partners often encourage their managers and staff to build relationships with their clients. But these managers and staff look at the relationships their firm’s partners have built over time and think it’s impossible to replicate their results.

Building relationships with clients can be done using the same behaviors that we use when building friendships and courting our spouse or significant other. Consider these 12 tips to build client relationships, especially during tax season, prime time for in-person client contact.