21st Century Public Relations

We tend to put the onus for likeability on B2C brands, but while B2B brands may work to different dynamics and different decision trees, people still want to do business with people they like spending time with.

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Here are 7 ways your B2B brand can increase other businesses’ inclination to work with you.

 

1. Build your authority – the fastest way to de-risk the decision to go with you is to show that you are a wise choice. Do that through story and demonstration not hype and hope.

 

2. Be uplifting – genuine energy is hugely infectious. People want to do business with brands that are passionate about what they do and the difference they can make.

 

3. Problem solve – it’s not about what you offer, it’s all about what they need.

 

4. Have real personality – Stand apart by presenting yourselves in a colorful and savvy way – in your actions and in your marketing.

 

5. Listen carefully – monitor the market, provide input, shape debate, engage with others and take onboard what you get back. Then share the insights you’ve gathered generously.

 

6. Start relationships early – expressing an interest in doing business with another brand and then exhibiting the patience to wait till a slot becomes available shows planning and discipline.

 

7. Open doors – making introductions that display no self interest reinforces trust and helps businesses perceive your brand as connected and enabling. You are part of the solution, despite the fact that you didn’t actually contribute directly in addressing the issue.

 

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