I f you’ve read my previous columns in Spotlight on Business, you’d know that I write about building and main- taining relationships as well as tips and tricks for networking. One aspect of re- lationships in business that isn’t talk- ed about very often is how to properly end one. It happens. It’s very rare that a customer will sign up for life or that an employee will dedicate their entire
life to your company, at some point, al- most every relationship will come to an end. More important than how it start- ed is how it ends. A lesson most peo- ple learn early in their careers is not to burn bridges. In this article, I’ll discuss how you can avoid ending relation- ships in a negative manner that can lead to future headaches and missed opportunities.
Making a Connection how to properly end relationships by Kris McCarthy
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