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Make sure you’re up to speed. Good hardware, software and training are the tools you need to make virtual relationships work.
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Structure your workday so information can be easily shared, discussed and exchanged.
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Don’t let the technology get in the way. If email technology isn’t working, quickly default to the phone or a letter.
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Remember, people do business with people─not machines. Always keep up with your networking contacts.
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You’ll need another set of skills when you use nontraditional means to communicate: writing must be concise and thoughts must be closely linked.
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