{"id":3982,"date":"2021-08-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trynextstep.com\/?p=3982"},"modified":"2021-08-06T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T15:00:00","slug":"professionalism-it-counts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mohanbeckford.com\/professionalism-it-counts\/","title":{"rendered":"Professionalism-It Counts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most businesses start out small, with very little resources; time goes by and operations expands, the structure changes and gradually a larger business is established; In the midst of changes, some things are constant &#8211; one such is professionalism- it counts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of your business should not determine your professional approach. Professionalism must be established from the moment you receive the inspiration to be an entrepreneur; it is very crucial especially for business-to-customer relations. Whatever stage you are on the entrepreneurial journey, you must define your professional approach and keep it at the forefront.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will outline ways to prevent any occurrence of unprofessionalism while you embark to climb the business ladder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Business is Business<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be familiar with the phrase; it is necessary to keep this as a guide for all your actions. Do not allow anything to get in the way of executing in a professional manner once you are on business time. Many small business owners do not take the time to draw the line between business and pleasure and as a result, there are many negative impacts on the business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Be Confidential&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not discuss business matters openly, especially sensitive information regarding customers. Your business is likely to suffer from a bad reputation if both business and customer data are not kept confidential.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Do Not Disregard The Customers Concerns&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the lead of your business, you may not necessarily be customer facing but it is important to establish a policy that put customers first. Listening to customers is a key success factor and will assist you in adapting to a customer centric business. When customers know that you are listening, they will feel valued.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Respect For Time&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it is having lunch with a client, meeting with staff, opening the store or even a lyme with staff, being punctual is paramount. Not only does it demonstrate your ability to be reliable but it is also a sign of respect for others. \u201cTime is money\u201d I am sure you have heard this many times. 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