ESTABLISHING LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS KEEP YOUR CLIENTS COMING BACK FOR MORE Client relationship management is an essential skill in the world of business. You can create the greatest product or service, but if you’re unable to connect with your customers, you’ll still struggle to meet your goals. That’s why developing strategies to keep your clients coming back is vital. These days, it’s not enough to simply make a sale. We want our clients to love working with us so they’ll continue to use our businesses and refer their friends. Not everyone knows how to create long-lasting relationships with their clients, though. So, we’ve gathered a couple of tips to help you impress your clients and build that relationship. SETTING EXPECTATIONS One of the biggest mistakes businesses make when talking with new clients is failing to set expectations. If you don’t set the expectations during your initial consultation, then the client will assume their own set of expectations — which may be impossible for you to reach. Setting reasonable and realistic expectations will help clients know exactly what you can do for them in the business relationship. They’ll
understand the process and what benefits they’ll reap from your product or service. This approach is honest and upfront while also nurturing the trust your client needs to continue working with you. KEEPING THEM INVOLVED If a client is interested in working with your business, you should keep them as involved as possible. During your initial meeting or consultation, explain the process as in-depth as you can and answer any questions your client may have. As you continue working with them, apprise them of any developments, new products, or information they might find helpful. Keeping them informed allows for better communication and understanding. Your client will also have an opportunity to provide feedback you can utilize to make their experience even better. Maintaining long-term relationships with your clients comes with countless benefits and will help you build your business, but you have to make the effort to foster open communication. It’s a win-win! In the state of Georgia, shoplifting is defined as performing certain actions with the intent of permanently taking merchandise or depriving the owner of possession of the merchandise or its value. This can be done through altering price tags, concealing or taking possession of store property, transferring the goods of a store from one container to another, or interchanging the labels or price tag between pieces of merchandise. SHOPLIFTING CHARGE? HERE’S HOW WE CAN HELP
Here in Georgia, shoplifting can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on certain criteria, including:
In the state of Georgia, especially in the Atlanta area, shoplifting charges are common. Retailers such as Publix, Kohl’s, Home Depot, and Walmart all initiate and pursue shoplifting charges on a regular basis. According to statistics, 1 in every 11 people are predicted to shoplift at least one item over the course of their lifetime. Surprisingly, roughly 75% of those charged with a shoplifting crime are adults. Furthermore, about 75% of those who shoplift items are said to have entered the store with the intention of stealing. When an individual is suspected of committing a shoplifting crime, they may be detained prior to exiting the store, or they may be arrested days after the incident when their identity is discovered via police investigation.
• Shoplifting property with a total combined value of $300 or less — misdemeanor, fines of up to $1,000, and up to a year in jail • Shoplifting property with a total combined value of over $300 — felony, fines at court’s discretion, and 1–10 years in jail • Shoplifting property from three separate stores within one county during a period of seven days or less with the property from each store totaling more than $100 — felony, fines at court’s discretion, and 1–10 years in jail If you or a loved one has been charged with a shoplifting crime, we can help you create a strong legal strategy, negotiate a plea bargain, and put together the best possible legal defense. Contact us today to keep this charge off of your record!
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