Community Relations. Any organization must be seen as a good community citizen and should have the goodwill of the community in which it operates. An effective community relations program will need to be continuing and comprehensive.
Employee Relations. Maybe the most important resource that a company has are its employees and the customer service.
Product Public Relations. When new products are introduced to the market the role that public relations plays is crucial for creating awareness.
Financial Relations. This function involves communication with the wide variety of individuals and groups that the company deals with in the course of its operations.
And if you are seeking free money for your small business, your pr will put you in a better position to be seen in a good light, by the people that write the checks.
Political and Government Relations. Public relations in politics may have to stage debates and seminars for government officials.
So one of the functions of public relations can actually be to not only change the way your community works, but your state, and even your nation.
Crisis Communications. When anything untoward happens like an accident in a production plant it is the job of public relations to provide honest and accurate information.