SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS ETHICS

A business is an organization or enterprising entity engaged in commercial, industrial or professional activities. A business can be for a profit entity, such as a publicly-traded corporation, or a non-profit organization engaged in business activities, such as an agricultural cooperative. To “do business” with another company, there would be some kind of transaction or exchange of value with that company. In this sense, the word “business” can be used to refer to a specific industry or activity, such as the “real estate business” or the “advertising business”.

TOP 10 RULES FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

1.      TARGET. You are not all things to all people, decide on your niche- narrow your focus and broaden your appeal

2.      BE DIFFERENT. If your competitors are doing it, don’t. Stand out from an overcrowded market place where so much of the advertising and product look the same.

3.      BUILD A TEAM. Don’t hire an employee to fill a position. Employ a person to be part of a team to build your business.

4.      BE FAST. Time is the most precious commodity. When delivery is expected Friday, show up Thursday afternoon. Return calls and emails immediately.

5.      SAY THANK YOU. Tell your customers and employees how much you appreciate them. Better yet, do it the old fashioned way-  take a pen and paper to write them a note

6.      BE CONSISTENT. Always make sure your business has a consistent look and feel. A costumer must get the same flavor from everyone within your organization.

7.      SMILE. Throw out the reasons you think people buy from you like price, product quality or your warranty. They buy because they like you.

8.      FANATICAL OPTIMISM. The glass must always be half full. Attitude will always win out in the end and infect all of those around you.

9.       SELL SOFT. Don’t ever hard sell. Solve problems. Satisfy wants. Do what is truly best for your customers.

1.  LEAVE YOUR COMFORT ZONE. Never accept the idea that this is the way you’ve always done it. Never accept that a new idea or technology could never work for you.