Women's Network April 2018 | Page 59

business clique
business clique
1 . ALWAYS ANSWER EMAILS AND RETURN PHONE CALLS WITHIN 24 HOURS Even if it is to say when you will act . 2 . ALWAYS HONOR YOUR VERBAL AGREEMENTS Just beacuse it isnt written it doesn ’ t mean it does not exist .
3 . NEVER COPYRIGHT , EMULATE OR PLAGIARISE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION Always acknowledge the original creator of a piece of work either by link or name .
4 . BE TRANSPARENT Always work towards the common good within your industry , community and , of course , planet .
5 . WHEN AN ACTION IS REQUIRED , JUST DO IT You ’ ll thank yourself later .
6 . DO NOT DENIGRATE COLLEAGUES , ACQUAINTANCES OR ANYONE YOU DO BUSINESS WITH You never know who knows who , and what they think about you .
7 . YOU WON ’ T ALWAYS MAKE GOOD BUSINESS DECISIONS You can always be a good and honest business person .
8 . WHEN A DEAL OR TRANSACTION DOESN ’ T FEEL RIGHT , SHOW YOUR GRATITUDE FOR THE OPPORTUNITY Then walk away with your head held high and don ’ t second guess yourself .
Those who paved the foundations of their business ventures with integrity and honour will be favourably thought of and top of mind for continued opportunities in the future . The aim is to have people remember , with delight , the dealings they have had with your service and products years down the track , and of course tell their friends about it . Building a business and profit line ALWAYS goes hand in hand with building a reputation . As many forge fortunes in the small to medium business market , incorporate into your daily practise business etiquette strategies , make each business deal a delightful experience , and support others get the results they want .
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