Communicating In Business

For those who work in communications, PR or marketing – you know how crucial effective communications is, to the success of you and your business. In this curated list of quotes – we wanted to showcase the importance of communication in business. We hope these quotes serve as inspiration to always remember: communication is everything!

•“In the business world, good communication is important for the daily operation of the company, but can also affect sales and profitability. Without good business communication, the internal and external structure of a business can face numerous challenges that can ultimately lead to its demise.” Kristie Lorette

•“Employees feel empowered if they are able to have upward communication.” Jennifer Lombardo

•“Clearly, the benefits of communication in a business are plentiful, and in fact it’s hard to imagine any kind of success at all without it. No matter what kind of business you have, and whether it’s big or small, one of the single most important determinants of success is communication.” April Klazema

•“Effective internal communication can keep employees engaged in the business and help companies retain key talent, provide consistent value to customers and deliver superior financial performance to shareholders.” John Baldoni

•“Bottom line, clear communication is the most important key to a business leader’s success. So to grow as a leader and manager, you must learn how to be an effective, compelling communicator.” Lee Froschheiser

•“An individual with excellent communication skills is an asset to every organization. No matter what career you plan to pursue, learning to express yourself professionally in speech and in writing will help you get there.” Scott McLean
•“Effective communication can be key to the ability of a business to function smoothly.” Jenn Fusion

•“Communication is important because it allows the business to share information with the customers who can benefit from the company’s products or services.” Kristie Lorette

•“Workplace communication is very important to companies because it allows companies to be productive and operate effectively.” Jennifer Lombardo

•“Communication is another big part of a business relationship. I spoke with business partners constantly to ensure we were on the same page and each knew what the other one was working on. I believe that ongoing dialogue is so important because it helps to reduce the risk of assumptions and encourages you to stay focused on your shared vision.” Patrick Hull

•“When communication is stressed, it creates an open environment where everyone feels comfortable talking with each other. When that level of comfort is present in a business, employees feel confident that they can express their ideas about the work process to each other and even to management.” April Klazema

•“The link between communication and motivation is particularly important. Good communication is an important part of motivating employees.” Jim Riley

•“Without effective internal communications, the crisis of confidence in businesses and corporate leadership could hurt sincere efforts to build a positive corporate culture and to enhance employee morale and productivity, and devastate the overall image of an organization.” David Brown

•“If you want your company to succeed, you and your team have to master the art of clear communication together.” Lee Froschheiser

•“Research has shown that effective lateral and work group communication leads to an improvement in overall company performance. It has also been discovered that employees who were graded as highest in production had received the most effective communication from their superiors.” Jennifer Lombardo

•“Communication is the oil that keeps the engine of the organization working effectively.” Valda Henry

•“Communication is key to your success—in relationships, in the workplace, as a citizen of your country, and across your lifetime. Your ability to communicate comes from experience, and experience can be an effective teacher.” Scott McLean

•“Internal communications should have a priority within any organization, and particularly at a time when external issues, such as the confidence-shaking news from the world of business, create anxieties and doubts.” David Brown

•“Keeping constant communication going will bring your company much closer with the ones that spend the money on your products or services.” April Klazema

•“When the internal forces of a business are working toward communicating the same message to vendors, suppliers and customers, good communication can also lead to a boost in sales for the business. Essentially, good communication creates a win-win situation. The customers who can benefit from the company receive the messages they need to make them aware of the company and to make a purchase, which in turn boosts the sales of the company.” Kristie Lorette