TIP 1 - Add A Touch Of Class

The most successful businesses are 'classy' businesses. You can turn an ordinary company or office into one by simply adding a touch of class to it.

Examples: > use designer letterhead and business cards > provide limousine service for visiting clients > offer an employee profit-sharing plan > put plants in brass containers > have a leather sofa in the waiting room

TIP 2 - Develop An Efficiency Plan

The ideal company or office should be super efficient.

Study all processing areas and create systems that work really well. Do this by using custom forms and by entering each task into a 'task manual'. Then monitor the systems and make minor improvements.

TIP 3 - Become Environmentally-Friendly

To gain admiration from your customers or clients, make your company or office environmentally-friendly. Take a tour and make notes of everything that could be improved. Then gradually implement the changes. Publicize your environmental efforts or commitment in product brochures.

Examples: > recycle fine paper > use bio-degradable products > avoid animal testing > use goods made with recycled material when manufacturing > practice proper disposal of hazardous material

TIP 4 - Implement Salary Supplements

Nothing makes an employee more enthusiastic than having 'perks' in their employment. As well as a good salary, offer occasional salary supplements.

Examples: > paid training courses > bonuses from new business brought in > rewards for useable ideas > transportation costs > word-related competitions with terrific prizes

TIP 5 - Design Your Own Forms

When a client uses a customized form they immediately perceive the business as a respectable firm. All it takes is a few moments to design a custom form. Include the company name and logo in a corner. Have the form printed professionally.

TIP 6 - Keep Up With The Latest Business Trends

All super business owners know what is happening in the business world. They know about new products and services that are available. They know when a new software version is released. They know about current trends in the stock market. And they know about developments that arise from business mergers. As a business owner, you should have a way to become informed on the latest business trends.

TIP 7 - Immaculate Files

The files of a super business must always be in their correct order, have folders in good condition, contain only current or relevant material, and have a place to go for storage.

TIP 8 - Tour Your Premises

Using a clipboard, take a tour of your business premises. What do you see? Make notes of anything that looks unprofessional. Then go back to your office and plan a way to deal with each one.

TIP 9 - Supplies and Equipment

Do a survey with your personnel and ask them to write down any supply or equipment item they think would make their job easier to do. Study these suggestions. Slowly add appropriate items to the stock or inventory.

TIP 10 - Work Towards Exciting Goals

Team spirit is 'corporate turbine power'. You can keep this spirit going by having ongoing goals that you work towards achieving. Publicize the progress of the goals using charts. Plan ways to celebrate with your personnel when the goals have been reached.

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