Good Communication for a Successful Business

Entrepreneurs must possess three essential skills to achieve the level of success that they deserve:

  1. business communication
  2. networking
  3. selling

In order for an entrepreneur to find, familiarize himself and deal with his target market and convince them to patronize his company’s products and services, good communication makes these things happen. Hence, it stays at top rank based on importance.

However, to be able to reach out to a wider audience whether nationwide or on a global perspective, communicating effectively using the vernacular or so-so English will never be enough. An above-average to excellent level in English fluency of an entrepreneur guarantees greater chances of making it big in his industry of preference, regardless if he’s just starting out or already with an existing enterprise.

In general, continuous improvement in terms of English speaking and writing skills required in the business world (whether self-taught or through formal training) provides benefits such as:

If English is an entrepreneur’s second language, some of the struggles or issues he will face in terms of communication skills are the uncertainty if his every message is clear to his clients, problems in pronunciation, grammar and accent, and difficulty in maintaining eye contact and displaying appropriate body language.

It is highly recommended to choose the right business English course based on rates, scope and schedule, or the right learning material that focuses on what real English is all about — the type that native English speakers can easily comprehend. In time, proper education in the English language would result to improved proficiency in:

  • managing business calls over the phone
  • taking the lead or participating in meetings
  • negotiation
  • customer service
  • market and product research
  • making convincing business presentations
  • product or service presentation
  • constructing and writing a business plan
  • dealing with case studies
  • writing CVs, business letters, reports, summaries and e-mails
  • write promotional literature (brochure, leaflet, flyer etc.)

(33) Comments

  • BEA BERNICE M. VITTO December 15, 2014 @ 10:50 am

    I do agree that every aspiring business people should consider the three essential skills which was stated on the first paragraph of the passage. One of which that the aspirants must improve and possess is the good business communication, because this plays a vital role and the most fundamental aspect of business. A good communication within or outside of your company, will be a big help in achieving the most important goal that everyone should focus on, which is SUCCESS.

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  • MA. ENELYN G. CENTENO December 15, 2014 @ 2:48 pm

    I agree that communication is essential in business both external and internal communication. An entrepreneur must be a good communicator because most of the time communication happen in English. You need to make yourself understood by the people around you, not only with the people you work with but also in dealing with clients/customers.

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  • Ramon M. Martinez Jr. December 15, 2014 @ 5:01 pm

    I believe that the “three essential skills” are the key for success in business. But in order to achieve them, you must have confidence and most importantly practice. Without practice, you can do nothing. Keep in mind that “Practice makes perfect.”

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  • Chavez, Maisie A. December 16, 2014 @ 8:16 am

    I do agree that communication is the main factor in every transaction most especially in business. Because when you’re selling something you have to say something beautiful or you have to sell your product in a verbal way.First and foremost you have to believe in your product before you do the selling, so that you can influence others to buy it.

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  • MA. ENELYN G. CENTENO December 17, 2014 @ 11:18 am

    I agree that an entrepreneur must possess the “three essential skills” in order for them to achieve the level of success in business. Its takes practice, consistent attention and effort.

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  • MA. ENELYN G. CENTENO December 17, 2014 @ 11:40 am

    I agree that an entrepreneur must possess the “three essential skills” in order for them to achieve the level of success in business. Its takes practice, consistent attention and effort on how to market your product.

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  • Greta O. Guevara December 18, 2014 @ 4:08 pm

    I believe that in every aspect for ensuring success in business i.e. business communication, networking and selling, everything essentially boils down to effective communication – knowing what to say and saying it well. In “what to say”, we take into consideration the 2 Cs, clear and concise, while in “saying it well”, confidence and courteousness counts, the next 2Cs.

    Even networking and selling requires so. I can see that a good networker and a good seller is one who can talk his way using good communication skills to convince people to use or consume his products and eventually follow him in the same line of business. Even in traditional businesses communication is an important tool; from business letters, meeting and talking to clients, business proposal presentations to advertising materials; professional business communication is the key.

    In the service provider business, where I believe government agencies belong, and for that matter, a local government unit where I am connected, good and effective communication is also necessary even in the vernacular; from information dissemination on the services provided by an office to providing training to constituents on how to help themselves; from writing requests to the national agencies for various assistance on projects and programs to sourcing private support for the upliftment of the economic condition of the community.

    Indeed, finding one good business English training provider, and good communication skills at that, is essential to achieve a company or an agency’s goal of ensuring success.

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  • From: Jenette Y. Rubico January 13, 2015 @ 8:12 pm

    Good communication skills is a must-have for enterpreneurs to ensure that their business venture will have an advantage over others with so-so communication capabilities. The three essential skills that is much needed for enterpreneurs to be successful should be backed with proficiency in English to safeguard the prosperity of their business.

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  • Jemuel V. Calinawan January 16, 2015 @ 3:55 pm

    Communication is the way of business. Every form of business needs effective communication in order to succeed, especially if you are venturing into selling and marketing a certain product. To be able to communicate well with your clients, you must have the confidence in speaking about the product that you are selling. And you can only achieve this if you know very well the facts that you are talking about, thus making communication not only a means of transmitting words but more importantly imparting knowledge.

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  • Rhoda M. Villaroz January 16, 2015 @ 5:59 pm

    I agree that the three essential skills of business communication, networking and selling must be possessed by entrepreneurs to achieve business success. Being an entrepreneur, effective communication is the key to build network to market and sell your product.

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  • VICTORIA C. CASTILLO January 20, 2015 @ 3:10 pm

    It is really very important to aspiring entrepreneurs that they can speak and write English well. For a company to gain respect and support from other companies and clients, it is advisable that the concerned employees be given time and support to undergo special training like your company provides. This would help in the improvement of their way of speaking and writing. It is very impressing to talk to a person who speaks well considering the fact that we are Filipinos and having our own language to use. I believe that Filipinos excel much in English and I am proud of it. I want to thank your company for offering your services in the improvement of some of our people and this contributes to their success.

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  • Emma Claire P. Claveria January 27, 2015 @ 5:55 pm

    For every business-minded person, how to get your message across is the most vital aspect of getting the deal. Essentially, having a mastery of the English language is key to expressing what needs to be known about your product, or your business as a whole. Also, part of getting the deal done is being able to influence your audience by having an impressive and powerful presentation.

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  • Krizzalie Paras January 27, 2015 @ 10:29 pm

    Fluency in the English language is a must in facing prospect clients. We have to face it that in order to be able to achieve a much bigger success in the line of business, we need to communicate to a vast number of audience and some of them are fluent in English. How can you persuade a person when you can’t even properly communicate with that person. Our history taught us that a single misinterpretation of just a word can implicate a nation. With the right amount of persuasion and the English skill, you can have your very own client.

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  • Renee Evangeline M. Granadino January 28, 2015 @ 8:33 am

    I understand that the “three essentials skills” can help us achieve success in our business. Communication is the basic step to sell your product and make connections to customers. However, achieving the “level of success that they deserve” is beyond the three essential skills. Keeping the trust of your clients, right attitude and mindset, and hardwork will provide us the level of success that we deserve.

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  • Rossine Masayes January 29, 2015 @ 8:03 pm

    Definitely a good communication is very essential for a business to be successful. The foundation of which is the person behind it. He/she must have that confidence to deliver the information clearly and accurately to the receiver. Thus will give confidence and positive image of the person and of the business as well.

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  • Hazel Faye S. Cuba February 2, 2015 @ 6:36 pm

    I agree that continuous improvement in speaking and writing will help entrepreneurs succeed in their business endeavors. It is crucial for an entrepreneur to communicate effectively and be able to market his/her product to a wide range of customers. Having good communication skills not only helps in building up confidence but also establishes rapport with various stakeholders and clients.

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  • Roderick Aguisanda February 7, 2015 @ 2:33 pm

    In most businesses, communication is the key especially in banks and stores. Communication can help clients, foreign or local, in understanding the services and products offered by companies. If a client cannot comprehend what is presented to him, the business has a low chance in growing or continuing in the future.

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  • Nina Galang February 8, 2015 @ 1:48 am

    Good communication is one of the key for a successful business, when you know how to communicate well with your clients or partners it will be sure that you will have a good relationship with them. Communication is our way to connect with them and we need to learn how we can improve our skills in communicating to be able for us to represent our company/business.

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  • Marie Therese A. Bahala February 8, 2015 @ 12:51 pm

    Indeed, having these three essential skills is a must to succeed in any business endeavor. But it will be complete when one has the confidence and persuasion to seal the deal with clients. Of course, you need to convince yourself first before you can convince others. Good communication skills do not only mean being good with english but it’s getting the message across and being understood by your target market.

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  • Nelbem J. Santillan February 8, 2015 @ 1:45 pm

    Indeed, good communication is the essential tool to achieve successful business dealings with supplier, clients, target market and other related parties. Effective communication to a wide range of customers is based on how the message is perceived by them. That’s why an entrepreneur must have an effective advertisements to convince customers to patronize a certain product.

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  • Joel O. Rosuman February 8, 2015 @ 3:31 pm

    I do agree that entrepreneurs must posses proficiency in oral and written English communication to be successful. An entrepreneur, who is also good communicator market his/her products and services effectively by clearly communicating the benefits and advantages of his/her products and services to internal and external customers. Above average communicator build self confidence and project positive images to business stakeholders. Hence, to be a good communicator must have a continuous proper education in English language to improve proficiency.

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  • Nelbem J. Santillan February 8, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

    Indeed, good communication is one of the essential tools for businesses in dealing with suppliers, clients, target market and other related parties. What matters most is how the receiver perceive the message they receive that’s why entrepreneurs should have an effective advertisements to persuade a wide range of customers to patronize their products.

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  • Josephine Tolentino February 9, 2015 @ 9:17 am

    Success in business is greatly impacted for better or worse by the way in which we communicate. Happiness in our personal lives is also greatly dependent on this very same skill. Becoming a good communicator takes practice, consistent attention and effort on our part. It is a skill that we cannot afford to overlook. The three essential skills in order to achieve the level of success that people deserve are tools that will help us improve our daily activities most especially in business. With this, we really need to engage in business writing courses and other workshops that could help enhance our proficiency in English.

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  • Annabie Galaura February 9, 2015 @ 10:06 am

    I agree on the statement that to be a successful entrepreneur one should also be an effective communicator. One of the effective ways to develop once communication skill is through continuous education both in speaking and writing skills. Nowadays, it is very easy for us to gain additional knowledge and develop our English writing and oral skills as there are many existing online self-taught and formal trainings available. Another consideration that should also be taken is the right choice of English materials to be used. One should see to it that the English course he is taking best suits his needs to achieve proficiency and competence in his dealings in the business world.

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  • Leo Wilfred R. Caban February 9, 2015 @ 12:39 pm

    Good communication is very essential in expressing thoughts between the speaker and the audience, This can also be done in written communications which is frequently used on e-mail and business letters intended for different purposes such as applications and the like. It is this particular action where we can assess partially, if not totally the convincing power of a certain speaker. And if the person is a respondent, it is considered that the deal is closed and success if exchanging of ideas through these communications are properly delivered.

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  • Pamela G. Mendoza February 9, 2015 @ 2:35 pm

    I believe that an entrepreneur should not only have good communication skills but also proficient in writing. He/she should be able to effectively communicate with its target market, being able to convey his message or information clearly.

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  • ARNEL T. GALLOR February 9, 2015 @ 6:38 pm

    Good communication is very important in the business world. Every entrepreneur must have good oral and written communication skills for them to be able to express themselves. It also boost the trust and confidence of the audience if they think that you really know what you are talking about, and they understand the true meaning of your message.

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  • Pamela G. Mendoza February 9, 2015 @ 7:21 pm

    I believe that an entrepreneur should not only have good communication skills but also in writing skills. He/she should be able to effectively communicate with its target market, being able to convey his message or information clearly. Also being good in communicating improves a person’s confidence as a result he/she can convince a client to patronize a particular product.

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  • Chrischelle Mae R. Jumarang February 10, 2015 @ 5:51 pm

    I do agree that good communication is important for a business to convince the target market to patronize their product. Through effective advertisements, entrepreneurs reach out to a wide range of customers which I believe contributes to the success of the business. It’s all about saying the right thing to the right person.

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  • Ma. Loida A. Rosario February 10, 2015 @ 7:17 pm

    A successful business must possess the three essential skills – business communication, networking and selling. These skills plays vital role in every aspect in industry. If it’s applied effectively it achieves the following: high sales, creates business partners/tie-ups, and can reach globally. That’s why good communication means a lot in every business.

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  • Krizia Karla A. Tanqueco February 10, 2015 @ 7:27 pm

    A successful entrepreneur must have good communication and writing skills for them to be able to reach out and to have strong relationship with their clients. It can also boost one’s confidence in presenting, delivering and speaking to their target market which can lead to a successful business and at the same time a healthy relationship.

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  • mylene dominguez February 10, 2015 @ 8:01 pm

    A business sells a product or service and in order to be patronized, good sales campaign should be adapted. One of the many reasons why a business become successful is because of the good communication skills of the people running it. Good oral and written communication skills are necessary to maintain the status of the business.

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  • JUANITO U. UROLAZA JR February 10, 2015 @ 10:07 pm

    Success in business is greatly impacted for better or worse by the way in which we communicate. Every form of business needs effective communication to succeed. We communicate to be understood and to a better approach to clients. However, our message interpreted based on our facial reactions and body language, the tone of our voice and the words we say.

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