How Helpful are You to Others?

There is one successful trait among people who have a winning mindset and that is they are helpful. While everyone is helpful to some degree, do you go out of your way to be super helpful to people?

This is exactly what you should be doing on a regular basis. You probably help family members without thinking twice. When it comes to business, your helpfulness to your customers can really make a difference.

We are not just talking about helping customers or clients choose the right item. We mean being helpful to people who are not yet a customer or client. This sometimes includes directing them to another business if your product is not a good fit for them. Do not offer advice to someone just because you won’t directly benefit from it, offer advice because it will help them solve their problem.

Other ways to be helpful as a business owner is to stay in contact with anyone who has connected with you. You can do this by running a mailing list and producing a monthly newsletter. All you do is to then just mail out your letter each month with local news and information as well as informing them of new products or specials that you are running.

Another great option, and one that many people love, is to have a Facebook fan page. This allows you to post helpful comments for your customers. But it also allows your customers to give you honest feedback and ask for advice and help from you. It takes time to interact on social media but the benefits can be huge.

Always make an effort to see how you can help others in your local area including local businesses. You may want to create a business meet up where you can get together and help promote each other’s stores or offices.

If you are not a business owner, you could shop local and become a patron of small businesses in your area. Provide useful feedback and compliments to let the business owner you appreciate them.

How about being of service to others? I know my church family and friends came to my aid when I was recovering from my broken ankle. They drove me to doctor appointments, brought me groceries, and provided meals. This was truly a blessing.

Right now you want to be honest with yourself and figure out if you are truly being helpful to others in your life. If there is room for improvement, figure out small things that you can do to be more helpful. Being of service allows your heart to expand.

One good way to be seen as being extra helpful is to over-deliver to your customers and clients. Go over and beyond just a little and your customers will appreciate you for it. After all, it is those little extras that count and which make you be viewed as a helpful business owner.

Another way to be seen as helpful is to help tutor a child. Many children struggle with homework and studies show that reading skills improve when we read aloud to them. They need to hear what good reading is.

Have you looked in on a neighbor recently? A simple hello can make a world of difference to someone...so, say hello. Maybe there is someone you haven't spoken to in a while. You could call, email, or text a friendly message that just might brighten her day.

My challenge to you today...extend a hand or a kind word by being helpful to others. If you participated in the Random Acts of Kindness Challenge a while back, then you know the power of letting kindness ripple. Let it become a habit.

Cheers!

Lisa

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