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What are the best ways to communicate with clients in a remote work environment?

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Remote work has become the new normal for many B2B marketers, but it also poses some challenges for communicating with clients effectively. How can you maintain trust, rapport, and clarity with your clients when you can't meet them face-to-face? Here are some best practices to follow when communicating with clients in a remote work environment.

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1 Choose the right tools

The first step to communicate with clients remotely is to choose the right tools that suit your needs and preferences. You may need to use different tools for different purposes, such as video conferencing, instant messaging, email, phone, or project management software. Make sure you and your clients agree on the tools you will use, how often you will use them, and what expectations you have for each mode of communication. For example, you may want to use video conferencing for regular meetings, instant messaging for urgent questions, and email for updates and feedback.

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Jason Patterson

Founder of Jewel Content Marketing Agency
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Good remote communication isn't about "more communication at all costs." It's about learning what type of remote communication is best for the type of work being doing. Is one-to-one communication sufficient? Does a group need to be there? Is written fine or does it have to be verbal? There are going to be different answers for different types of work.

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Shraddha Shrivastava

Co-Founder at DH Academy of Digital Marketing. CEO LinkedIn Marketing & Branding Agency.
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Absolutely right tools can be the write roadway of communication. I prefer the 2 tools 1 asana second slack. These are the best tools to have the communication. Better for last one month. I have been using Skype as well for global clients. And this have been walking as well.

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Britney Simone

Marketing & Sales Leader | Builder of Teams | B2B Growth Specialist
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Remote communication in the B2B world is truly dictated by the clients' preferences. Know who your audience is and connect with them via their preferred method or platform. Some people prefer phone calls, others a text, some an email, and even others a social DM. All are useful and effective tools for communication. You just need to research your client to know what will be the most effective.

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2 Set clear goals and expectations

Another key to effective communication with clients remotely is to set clear goals and expectations for each project, task, or deliverable. You should communicate your goals and expectations in writing, and confirm them with your clients verbally. This will help you avoid confusion, misunderstandings, and scope creep. You should also establish a timeline and milestones for each project, and update your clients on your progress and any challenges or changes along the way.

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3 Be responsive and proactive

One of the biggest challenges of remote work is the lack of physical cues and feedback that you get from face-to-face communication. This can make it hard to gauge your clients' satisfaction, concerns, or needs. To overcome this, you should be responsive and proactive in your communication with your clients. You should respond to their messages, calls, or emails in a timely manner, and provide them with relevant information, updates, or solutions. You should also anticipate their questions, issues, or feedback, and address them before they become problems. By being responsive and proactive, you can show your clients that you care about their success and satisfaction.

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Shraddha Shrivastava

Co-Founder at DH Academy of Digital Marketing. CEO LinkedIn Marketing & Branding Agency.
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Many people tend to overlook at those communication channels. You create an alarm and set time for every day to check if there is a message. I do the same.

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4 Build rapport and trust

Communication is not only about exchanging information, but also about building rapport and trust with your clients. This can be more difficult in a remote work environment, where you may miss out on the opportunities to connect with your clients on a personal level. To build rapport and trust with your clients remotely, you should use video conferencing whenever possible, as it allows you to see their facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. You should also use positive language, humor, and empathy in your communication, and show interest in your clients' goals, challenges, and achievements. You should also respect your clients' time, culture, and preferences, and avoid communication overload or interruptions.

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Hannah Lightner

Digital marketing strategist for startups & small businesses. Offering end-to-end CRM implementation and Marketing automation support. Let's accelerate your growth together!
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Especially when important, encourage video communication. Building trust among your colleagues is crucial to ensure when things DO happen, there will be an open and honest line of communication.

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John Randel Simbulan

Unleashing the Power of Google Ads: Your Go-To Person for Explosive Online Success
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One of the best ways to go to in building rapport and trust in a remote environment is being able to establish as the expert as early as possible in a conversation. It helps you leverage more as you deep dive the pain points and eventually providing your recommendations and solutions.

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5 Ask for feedback and improve

Finally, you should always ask for feedback and improve your communication with your clients remotely. You should solicit feedback from your clients regularly, both formally and informally, and use it to evaluate your performance, identify areas of improvement, and adjust your communication style or strategy accordingly. You should also give feedback to your clients, and acknowledge their contributions, suggestions, or concerns. By asking for feedback and improving, you can demonstrate your commitment to excellence, learning, and growth, and strengthen your relationship with your clients.

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John Randel Simbulan

Unleashing the Power of Google Ads: Your Go-To Person for Explosive Online Success
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Be open minded and don't stop learning. Being a sponge nowadays is the way to go as we only know part of what is there to know.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Wendy Duchain-Gulamali

Brutally honest ?? International Marketing Strategist & Mentor, Fractional CMO and Co-Founder DnA
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Building trust, clarity, and managing expectations is one of the most important things in any remote project. Effective communication becomes the backbone of successful client collaboration when working remotely. All the topics mentioned will contribute to that. In addition to that, make clear agreements on how you share information and document your progress in a way easy for your client to understand and react to with their questions or feedback.

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