Here are three things that can make potential clients doubt you

By Stephanie Ward

As a business owner, a lot of your time is focused on the big things. And so sometimes the seemingly little things may get neglected. I know you’re really good at what you do. But potential new clients who don’t know you may not get the chance to find out how good you are because they might get put off by small things. Things you’re not even aware of. Small things add up in both directions, positive and negative. As Brené Brown says, “Trust is built in very small moments.”

Here are three small things that you may be doing that unknowingly send signals to potential clients that you aren’t trustworthy:

 

 

Are you feeling motivated to make sure these small things are addressed in your business? Which one surprises you? Do you have others to add to this list? Share your thoughts and questions in the comments section below.


Stephanie Ward
Stephanie Ward is a Business and Marketing Mentor (fireflycoaching.com) who helps passionate small business owners attract more clients and grow their businesses. She offers a free special report, 7 Steps to Attract More Clients in Less Time at her website fireflycoaching.com. Stephanie Ward has been a marketing and business coach to a multitude of clients and knows how to go from a job you are note happy in to finding a career that you love. She left behind her years in the corporate world to pursue work she is passionate about: helping other business owners grow profitable businesses. Stephanie is an American citizen who has lived in the Netherlands since 1999. Before she began her coaching business, she worked in the corporate arena in business development, sales, marketing, management and consulting. She is a professionally trained coach who received her training at Coach Inc. She has an undergraduate degree in Business Management and a Masters degree.Read more

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