How To Increase Your Competitive Advantage By Leveraging Business Etiquette And Professionalism

The importance of business etiquette and professionalism has never been so evident in the business world than these times of economic turbulence.

Although some savvy business people have been smart enough to be leveraging the powers of business etiquette and professionalism and reaping its benefits, a majority of entrepreneurs, sadly, have been blindly pushing their businesses on clients and customers who over and over again come and go making it impossible for them to establish a well grounded business with a loyal customer base.

What these business owners and entrepreneurs fail to realize is that as individual human beings we are always resistant to force in any kind, shape or form especially when it comes to us having to part with our hard earned money.

Also, human beings will forever remain human beings, it does not matter how many stages of evolution we go through, how advanced technology gets or even how great your product or service may be, we shall always seek a sense of belonging, feel the need to be valued, respected and recognized before we trust anybody to enter a transaction with.

All the same, no matter how hard the world economy gets, human beings will do all within their means and power to meet their need in order to survive in this world.

However, this time, with more scrutiny, reflection, care and attention in order not to make costly decisions and purchases hence the need for business owners and entrepreneurs to leverage the power of business etiquette and professionalism more than ever before.

It is therefore very necessary now for the business owner and entrepreneur to think first of how to build an impeccable reputation and image because no matter what great systems or strategies you may have for your business, if you do not have a good reputation and image you will be losing out in the game of business.

Also, regardless of how great your product or service may be that you feel the need to share with the world, the first thought that must come to your mind as a business owner or entrepreneur is “quality relationships!”

This is because, human beings by nature would rather buy from somebody they know or has been strongly recommended to and that is even intense now with this economic situation.

Luckily, business etiquette and professionalism enables you to gain that competitive edge over your competition by helping you be the winner and preferred choice in your industry.

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Comment by Rick Hendershot on July 1, 2009 at 6:28pm: Hi Marjorie - I assume by "professionalism" you mean presenting yourself and your products or services to clients, associates, etc. so you come across as competent, knowledgeable, sympathetic to their requirements, etc. I think there are several things involved here. First you must have a decent product. Second your entire team must present it honestly and competently. Third you must treat your public (customers, etc.) with respect.... I'm sure there's much more that can be said about this.

Comment by Dexter on July 1, 2009 at 6:23pm: First impressions are extremly important and if you want to be concidered a pro, one should look like a pro.

Comment by AGUSTIN DIAZ SARAVIA on July 1, 2009 at 5:53pm: UN SALUDOS A TODOS Y TADAS QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA

Comment by Chuck Bartok on July 1, 2009 at 5:47pm: I am glad you emphasized Customer Retention.

So easy to do with a simple Mindset of
"do to other, as you would Others do for You"
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I read those words in 1960 and it just made Sense and
they became an integral part of the foundation of my Businesses,
and now so many More Businesses, providing their owners
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Comment by Donna Marie Pannullo on July 1, 2009 at 5:39pm

In the world of business, professionalism is very important. Being knowledgeable, as well as treating people with respect, will earn you trust.

Comment by Lisa Hawkins on July 1, 2009 at 5:36pm: I agree! Even working from home I notice a huge difference when I answer the phone causally vs. professional. This is why I monitor my calls accordingly. When I dress professional people tend to take me more seriously and I think I take me more seriously also. Reputation in business is paramount, I feel as well, quality and respectability keep your business in people's mind when they think of your service or product. If a person has a bad experience they will remember it as well. Quality products and excellent customer service is my priority. Treat people the way you wish to be treated. That's my motto.

Comment by Patti Walbridge on July 1, 2009 at 5:31pm: Most definitely.

Comment by Dave Saunders on July 1, 2009 at 5:27pm: I believe the answer is a qualified "sort of." There's a common half-truth that "perception is reality." The truth is that perception is reality to each individual person. One person's perception is neither true nor untrue. It's their perception.

Be professional based on your values and not the desire to control and manipulate the perception of others. Yes, some people may choose to have a negative opinion about you, but some of the greatest figures in history have detractors. Put your values first and things will work out as they should in the end.

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