Risk & Business Magazine Bowen Miclette & Britt Summer 2018 | Page 10

BODY LANGUAGE TIPS Language Body Tips for Entrepreneurs E ntrepreneurs face many body language challenges while starting their business. Unlike most people in business, entrepreneurs are doing the job of 10 people. They need to understand the body language for human resources professionals, for managers, for secretaries, for receptionists, for marketing, for sales…. the list goes on and on. I am currently writing my next body language video course for entrepreneurs and thought I could get the juices flowing by writing an article with some quick tips for entrepreneurs before diving deep into the body language for entrepreneurs advanced advice. Don’t cross your arms to show approachability. As an entrepreneur myself, I have learned the hard way how important all aspects of the business world are to a startup. I often feel I have to be a Jack of all Trades (or, I guess a Jane of All Trades). I also believe that more people are entrepreneurs than they realize. Anyone who is pushing their business is an entrepreneur – hairdressers, freelancers, consultants, real estate brokers, financial advisors, salesmen, programmers are all entrepreneurs and need to learn body language. Here are some body language tips entrepreneurs can use to make a good first impres