You’ve probably heard the phrase since childhood: “It is better to give than to receive.” Whether you’re following the Bible, counting on Karma or acknowledging that humans innately understand how to make others smile, giving is something that we all do in order to feel good while simultaneously causing pleasant feelings in other people. Giving [...]
Quality Relationships: They’re a Two-Way Street
When you join commonfig, you’ll find that the site offers all of the tools necessary to meet and greet potential clients or service providers, build relationships and stay connected over time. One thing to remember, and one of commonfig’s core beliefs, is that healthy relationships are never one-sided. This is true in personal relationships, and [...]
Fulfilling a Purpose: Don’t Let Business Sense Get in Your Way
Many times, entrepreneurs go into their business planning with lofty goals. These may include practical achievements, such as earning enough money to sustain the business, and they also often include fulfilling a purpose or somehow making a positive change in the community. Unfortunately, practicality and pragmatism can supersede idealism, and in many cases, a business [...]
Collective Prosperity: Connecting, Collaborating and Working Together to Accomplish More and Create Meaning
As a freelance writer, I’m often approached by small business owners who need help building their websites. In addition to content, which I can provide, they often need graphic design work, which I do not provide. At commonfig, one of our core beliefs is that we can do more together than we can as individuals. [...]
Trust: The Key to a Successful Business Relationship
We’ve talked a bit about the difference between networking and relationship-building, but you may be wondering what comes next. As with any successful relationship, the business relationship should be based on trust. What are the benefits of building trust with your clients? Once you have the tenuous beginnings of a relationship with a client, how [...]
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