--- title: "Tech Providers: Why Building A Relationship Matters" description: "Tech Providers: Why Building A Relationship Matters" image: https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-79082427-1.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tech-providers-why-building-a-relationship-matters#main-content) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) - [Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) - [Services *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) - Example Link - Example Link - Example Link [*Facebook*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tech-providers-why-building-a-relationship-matters#0) [*Instagram*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tech-providers-why-building-a-relationship-matters#0) [*LinkedIn*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tech-providers-why-building-a-relationship-matters#0) [*Twitter*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tech-providers-why-building-a-relationship-matters#0) [*Youtube*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tech-providers-why-building-a-relationship-matters#0) [*Medium*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tech-providers-why-building-a-relationship-matters#0) 1 min read # Tech Providers: Why Building A Relationship Matters [Lance Stone](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) : Mar 10, 2017, 12:33:32 PM [Managed IT Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tag/managed-it-services) Whenever a business decides to move forward with a new project, it’s important to acknowledge the possible outcomes of the efforts involved. The same can be said when forming a new relationship, especially when it comes between a business and a network or technology provider. So before selecting the right provider for you, one would need to know how to plant the seeds to make the relationship truly blossom – with the relationship being a two-way street. Long story short: Building a relationship with your provider could be easy, but it does require a few acts of consideration to get off the ground properly. ![Tech Providers](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-79082427-1.jpg?width=507&height=338&name=ThinkstockPhotos-79082427-1.jpg) **Building Trust** Trust is an incredible foundation to build between yourself and your provider. However, it’s important to understand that trust isn’t anything that will be given after initial introduction… it is something that must be nurtured and maintained over time. So to build a strong foundation of trust, it’s important to explain your technology and business strategies to your provider. Once your technology provider has a solid understanding of how your business operates, they can make decisions to improve your professional future – regardless of how large or small your vision may be. Other methods of building trust could include: - Asking questions about your concerns and how their service can help. - Be open in regards to your technology challenges and business. - Let them help and understand what you need, so don’t bring your predetermined solution upfront. **Remain Transparent** Trust and transparency go hand in hand. Whenever a business is open regarding their concerns and questions, the tech provider can provide the detailed information they deserve. By remaining open about your challenges, budget, and professional timeline, the more the tech provider can help your service. With providers being driven to aligning and simplifying your technology, it’s important that you remain transparent in your interactions. **Communicate Often** The more you communicate with your technology provider, the more help they can provide. To put matters for both parties, a constant flow of communication allows everyone involved to create incredible work. To make this possible, it’s important to: - Give weekly updates on the status of your technology. - Discuss the projects you have in the pipeline. - Have a clear statement of timelines and what you expect in the given deadlines. It’s incredibly important to build a solid trust with your technology provider, with {company} being an excellent place to start. 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