Relationships that Every Business Owner Needs

Every business owner must cultivate a number of relationships in order to be successful. Without these, sustainable success is very likely to be out of reach. Regardless of industry, geographic area, gender, or clientele, these are the most important business relationships business owners need to develop.

• Accountant
• Attorney
• Estate attorney / planner
• Financial planner
• Business coach
• Stockbroker
• Banker
• Commercial printer
• Insurance broker
• Networker
• Physician - internist
• Web designer / host / programmer
• Plumber
• Mechanic
• Dentist
• Electrician
• Handyman or handywoman
• Florist
• Virtual Assitant - or a live and in-person adminstrative assistant

When you really think about all the relationships that are cultivated and developed over the course of building a business, there are many people that have a tremendous impact on the rate of success experienced by the business owner. These relationships are priceless and must be kept in a place of honor within the business.

Take a few minutes and list your key relationships - let me know what I've left off my list.