10 Lessons For Entrepreneurs on Building Trust

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3945 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on July 10, 2013 8:02 am

One of the first harsh realities that every entrepreneur has to learn is that most of the things that are critical to startup success are outside of their direct control. Just because you dream it and build it, doesn’t mean they will come – that encompasses not only customers, but also investors, partners, team members, and even your own family. They won’t come if they don’t trust you.

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Written by tiroberts
3940 days ago

The trust and loyalty of of your customer base is the BIGGEST asset you can have. I focus on building trust with my the new people who subscribe to my list immediately by emailing live video of me introducing myself and letting them know what to expect from me. This seems to be received well by my subscribers.

Thanks for sharing your insights with our bizsugar community.

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Written by BizRock
3940 days ago

Great article and lessons how entrepreneurs should build trust!

Thank you for sharing!

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Written by lyceum
3940 days ago

Martin: Interesting business example with trappist monks. The whole thing is that they shouldn't commit in worldly activities and instead focus on prayer. Don't they take the teachings in the monastery on "blind faith"?

I must admit that I enjoy one product made by monks: trappist beer! ;)

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Written by IntelBoutique
3945 days ago

Under committing and over delivering will always leave customer surprised and but satisfied. That strategy will build reliability and of course, trust. Thanks for sharing!

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