Since, now we have learned how to plan productive meeting.  But now I would like to discuss how to run productive meeting smoothly and efficiently.

It is very important that our meeting need to be run properly as per what we had planned, so to make sure that there are some tips I would like to discuss.

Prepare in advance

Developing a meeting agenda template for a small business client meeting will help to ensure all items are addressed, including unfinished business, the exploration of new issues, and handling of repeated regularly managed meeting agenda items.

Leverage technology

Beyond sharing files with clients electronically, advancements in technology have made face-to-face time with clients possible through technologies like Google+ and Skype. Beyond face time, technologies like GoToMeeting and Join.me allow for screen sharing, which means neither party will have to travel for a meeting unless one of the parties prefers face-to-face time over a virtual meeting. Virtual meeting technology allows you to conduct meetings with clients without either party having to leave the comfort of their office. Both sides will need an Internet connection, headset, and microphone.

Keep the meeting on track

Keeping a small business client on track in a meeting requires paying attention to the prepared agenda and sticking as close to the agenda as possible. If the client starts to stray off topic, gently guide the client back, or, if the item should be addressed, offer to address the additional item at the close of the meeting or make a note of the item for the next meeting.

Actively listen, develop a list of action items, and follow up

Actively listening includes taking notes while a client is speaking, making eye contact, asking questions for more clarity, and repeating or rephrasing your understanding of a situation. If issues or questions arise that cannot be immediately resolved, take note and mark your calendar to resolve the issue for the client.

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Alter, M. (2013). Tips for Running a Productive Meeting. http://www.accountingweb.com/article/tips-running-productive-meeting-small-business-clients/221728.