Business relations

We could not agree on several points, so we broke off/cut off talks regarding a joint venture.

A strike at our factory last year resumed/disrupted production for several weeks.

Sales staff who are impolite to customers disrupt /damage the reputation of a company.

Business relations between the two countries have been severed /fostered by official visits and trade delegations.

The success of our new product launch was cemented/jeopardised by an unimaginative advertising campaign.

Thanks to a new communications system, we are souring/improving relations with suppliers.

Relations with customers have been fostered/undermined recently by poor after-sales service.

By merging with a US company, we greatly strengthened /maintained our sales force.

In order to gain market share in China, we are building up/cutting off relationships with local agents.

We are planning to promote/establish branch offices in Spain next year.