{"id":36839,"date":"2020-02-21T19:21:23","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T23:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=36839"},"modified":"2024-11-12T19:24:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T23:24:06","slug":"8-things-can-compromise-image-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2020\/8-things-can-compromise-image-business\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things That Can Compromise The Image Of Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s much that contributes towards the success or failure of a business. There\u2019s never just one thing that can be said to be the deciding factor; whether it works or doesn\u2019t work is like a \u201cwhole package\u201d; a failed company made many mistakes, a successful one managed to get a lot right. And even when we focus on one thing that can impact your business success, we usually find that it can be broken down into various subsections. For example, let\u2019s think about the image of your business, which plays a huge role (since it determines whether customers trust your company or not). In this blog, we\u2019re going to take a look at a number of things that can compromise the image of your business. Make sure that your business isn\u2019t guilty of any of them!<\/p>\n

Irregular Opening Hours<\/h3>\n

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Consistency is greatly underrated when it comes to the perception of a business. If people are going to take the time to visit your business premises, then they\u2019ll only end up disappointed if you\u2019re closed — and if this happens, it\u2019s unlikely that they\u2019ll return anytime soon, and they\u2019ll probably leave a bad review, too. So take a look at the hours that you\u2019re presenting to the world on your Google Business Page, website, and elsewhere. Are they correct? No-one really cares what your opening hours are, so long as they\u2019re consistent. Anything else will look unprofessional.<\/p>\n

Poor Staff<\/h3>\n

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If you have employees, then you\u2019ll need to be aware of how they\u2019re representing your business. You may always maintain a courteous and professional tone when you\u2019re speaking with clients or anyone else, but are your staff doing the same? If not, then you\u2019ll need to make a couple of changes. This could involve changing your hiring policy, so you end up with better employees<\/a>, as well as looking at your employee training. It\u2019s tempting to blame the member of staff, but the company will play a role too — a motivated, happy, and well-trained workforce<\/a> will represent the company much better than a workforce that\u2019s not like that.<\/p>\n

Poor Management<\/h3>\n

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Your employees can also hurt your business in other ways, too, but perhaps not in a way that you think. Unhappy staff that leave the workforce rarely do so without complaint. If they feel like they have legitimate grievances, then they\u2019ll tell the world about you. This hurts your business in two ways: first, it makes it more difficult to attract top talent. Second, it can show a hint of trustworthiness. It doesn\u2019t look great if a company projects one image for the public to see, yet acts differently behind the scenes — indeed, this is hypocrisy, which always makes people think twice about their opinions.<\/p>\n

Dirty Premises<\/h3>\n

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Your work premises are more than just a space for you to conduct work: they are a reflection of your company\u2019s standards. There\u2019s a big difference between the perception of a company that\u2019s working in dark, dingy, and dirty premises, and one that\u2019s working in presentable, luminous, clean premises. So where on that spectrum does your worksite fall? If it\u2019s closer to the former than the latter, then look at making some changes. Improving the look won\u2019t just improve the opinion of the people that come to visit your business, but it\u2019ll also help to boost productivity. It\u2019s much easier to work well when the space isn\u2019t cluttered and dirty.<\/p>\n

The Exterior Of Your Premises<\/h3>\n

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And while we\u2019re talking about your business premises, don\u2019t overlook the exterior of the site, too. Most of the action will take place inside, sure, but remember that the outside of your workspace is where people will form their first impressions of your company. When did your walls get a good pressure washing? Make sure that what your customers see is not disappointing! Consider hiring someone to wash the outside of your building, or employ some cladding cleaning services<\/a>. Walls should be kept clean and in overall good condition. One error many business owners make is that they don\u2019t repair their exterior signage. It won\u2019t be important to you (indeed, it\u2019s possible that you don\u2019t even notice), but your visitors will see it. Most signs can be fixed relatively easily, providing you have the essential bolts from quality fastener suppliers<\/a> and some DIY skills. Also, don\u2019t discount what a lick of paint can do to the appearance of your business: it can have a subtle but powerful impact.<\/p>\n

Lack of Evolution<\/h3>\n

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It\u2019s important to keep in mind that your job as a business owner is never done. There\u2019ll come a point when you can slow down a little and just make subtle changes, but there\u2019s unlikely to be a time when you can just stop progressing entirely. One of the reasons why once-successful businesses fall out of favor is because they fail to advance; they stay still, and their company begins to feel tired and past it\u2019s best. Developing and finding ways to improve your business<\/a> will ensure that you don\u2019t fall behind, and it won\u2019t go unnoticed by your customers. They\u2019ll know that you\u2019ll always provide the best service around.<\/p>\n

Poor Web Presence<\/h3>\n

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While there are a handful of businesses where web presence is not important, for the vast majority, it\u2019s a hugely important feature, one that influences how people perceive your company. If you have a sleek and modern website with all the relevant information that a person could need for your business, then the image will be positive. If it\u2019s poor quality, full of errors, and lacks the essential security features, then the view will be less favorable.<\/p>\n

Your Suppliers and Working Methods<\/h3>\n

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\nRunning a More Green Business<\/em><\/p>\n

People are increasingly looking at the \u201cbehind the scenes\u201d operations of companies, rather than just what they present to the public. You may have ethical standards, but if our suppliers don\u2019t, then you\u2019ll be guilty by association. Do your best to create a company that is good for the planet and people, and you\u2019ll be on the cutting edge of all that\u2019s right — which is increasingly important to consumers, who are more likely to give their money to companies that do the right thing<\/a> than one that doesn\u2019t have a wider social conscience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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