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Stell: 35 Ways to Thank a Client Today

November 1, 2018/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Old Newsletter Articles

It is the time of year when we begin to think of thankfulness and client appreciation. Perhaps you are working on a holiday card list or thinking about gifts to send your clients. Showing appreciation to your clients is a way to continue to build and solidify your client relationships and to encourage referrals and recommendations.

Maintaining excellent client relationships is among the best ways to avoid bar grievances and malpractice claims. While it is important to wow your client with your legal skills, showing thanks and appreciation shows your business savvy and emotional intelligence.

Here are some tips to shower your clients with thanks and appreciation.

  1. A handwritten thank you note
  2. An email expressing your appreciation
  3. Invest in the community where you find your clients
  4. Invest in a charity on your client’s behalf and acknowledge the contribution in a card
  5. Fill your office with positive, energetic, inspirational people who treat your clients well
  6. Invest in pro bono work to meet the needs of those who can’t afford to be a client – visit ncprobono.net
  7. Support the work or business of your client
  8. Refer business to your client when possible
  9. Be authentic in dealing with your client
  10. Get personal and build a genuine relationship with your client
  11. Be honest about your client’s case
  12. Apologize if something goes wrong
  13. Make your office space pleasant for your clients, small touches such as fresh flowers in the reception area go a long way
  14. Freshen your bathrooms and offer amenities like mouthwash, mints, lotion
  15. Survey your clients to find out how they feel about your service
  16. Respond to the most common client complaint – unanswered phone calls – by returning your client’s phone calls promptly
  17. Focus on one client at a time
  18. Advocate for your client
  19. Make your client intake process easy for your clients
  20. Treat your client with respect
  21. Create and share content that is valuable to your client
  22. Ask questions to better understand your client’s needs
  23. Under-promise and over-deliver
  24. Anticipate future needs of your client
  25. Help clients maneuver the system
  26. Be sensitive to client needs
  27. Be aware of the time you are charging clients
  28. Be transparent in pricing, your clients are worried about your bills
  29. Be empathetic
  30. Be transparent in communications
  31. Make technology your friend to benefit your client with efficiencies
  32. Be available
  33. Be a team player with your client and your support team
  34. Earn your client’s trust
  35. Check your ego at the door

Thanks to you, Greensboro Bar, for your relationship with us at Lawyers Mutual. Thank you for your dedication and service to the public, the bar and your community. Thank you for continuing to peruse my column from time to time and for your support and encouragement. I appreciate my relationship with each of you.

Camille Stell is the President of Lawyers Mutual Consulting and Services. Continue this conversation by contacting Camille at camille@lawyersmutualconsulting.com or 800.662.8843.

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