Like any partnership, even longstanding business relationships can turn sour over time. It’s important to be aware of signs that things might be coming to an end. Here are ten tips for clients and suppliers to look out for.

Many service providers claim they are partners with their clients. They are deluding themselves. True partnerships take a lot of work.

Today is the day we make an extra special effort with our loved-ones; maybe we should do the same with our business relationships. In case you hadn’t noticed, today is Valentine’s Day, that time of the year when we try to show how much a special personal relationship means to us. But while we ploughed through our groaning mailboxes this morning, how many of us considered our business relationships, especially our clients or customers?