Firm Foundation: Building Business Credibility - Part 1

Venturing into entrepreneurship can be a daunting experience. Some of us have a desire to become small business owners, but we have no idea where to begin. Truth is...most people that have an idea charge astronomical prices for the information.

When starting out, there are 7 Key Elements to ensure that your business starts out with the proper foundation in order to build credibility.

1. Integrity: Act in an Upright, Moral, Honest and Consistent Way

   1. Follow through on your commitments.

   2. Operate in honesty

   3. Set proper expectations

   4. Be consistent

   5. Never take advantage of your clients

   6. Give things time

2. Trust: Communicate Your Intentions

   1. Define your mission and values

   2. Ensure that your actions align with your value

3. Reliable: Keep Your Word

   1. If you commit to a deadline meet it

   2. If you can't make a deadline communicate with a reason and resolution

4. Authenticity: Stay True to Your Mission

   1. Share your story

   2. Allow people to connect with your human side

   3. Reality vs Perception is everything...BE REAL!

5. Reputation: Integrity, Trust, Reliability, and Authenticity

   1. Your reputation is dictated by how your clients, partners, and general public view your business

   2. Google, Yelp, Facebook, etc will show how you are perceived

6. Regard: Are You Seen as an Value to Your Clients

   1. Ensure your clients feel that their is reciprocity in your interactions

   2. If your clients respect you others will follow suit

7. Commitment: Follow Through

   1. If you start a business see it through

   2. Growing pains are inevitable

Venturing out into owning a small business may seem difficult, but if you follow the elements mention above, you are sure to be off to a great start. Subscribe to my blog for future posts on entrepreneurship.