Business Ethics: Nurturing an Honest Business Environment

“Being a businessman for a number of years I’ve come across many situations where its easy to bend the truth a little. Even in certain sales courses I took early on in my career, they would teach us, not to lie, but to not talk about some things that may kill the transaction, deal, or contract. This is called being dishonest. The unfortunate realization here is that its easy for people in the business world to pick up these bad habits and make what I call ‘short term money.’ This is the type of business income that only comes around once, no repeat…and no referrals.

Dishonest business people generally don’t last in the world of business, and if they do, they struggle. They struggle to put deals together and that is because dishonesty creates many unwanted headaches. Its common for them to get used to doing business a certain way, the unethical way, and they continue to repeat the same mistakes.

The rewards you get from being honest in your business practice are immense. Fellow associates will respect you way more. Clients will refer your service or product, oftentimes not because of the product, but because of you! Your credibility will soar. So, if you want to fly like an eagle and soar with the birds?

Tell me the truth. Only imminent success will follow. Try this, imagine yourself being honest, its not very tough. Actually, once you get used to it, its easy. Go figure. Lets all grow……together.

Sam Hachem is a local Edmonton, Alberta businessman and recognized Real Estate expert. Business ethics play a big part in him maintaining a strong business practice.

Article Source

Tags: business, ethics, honest, maintain, management