In the business world, you’re obviously looking to make as much as you possibly can. You’re in this game to find success, and the way to do that is to have every single aspect performing at a great level. Okay, some people are content with making a decent living and paying the bills that plague them each month, and that’s a respectable way to live life, but most businesspeople are full of ambition.

If you’ve managed to get your startup off the ground, that means you’ve done things right. You’ve created a plan and stuck to it thus far; you’ve worked super hard and have reaped the rewards all the way up until this juncture. In order to rise and rise in this game, however, you need to have more about you than just your ability and your hard work. You need to be perceived as something that people can latch onto; that people can trust and build a relationship with.

One of the best ways of doing this is by having the most professional aura possible. You might know what you’re doing, but if you don’t LOOK like the competent individual/group that you are, then others may be put off slightly. As shallow as it might sound: perception, first impressions, appeal, and charm are all massive traits.

How do you do this kind of thing, then? Well, fortunately, help is at hand. You’ve probably come across some wonderfully set up companies in the past, so you can probably pick out a few things yourself. You’ve probably also chatted with a few high-brow individuals and borrowed a few of their mannerisms, so it’s probably not going to be much of a challenge to emulate this kind of behavior. If you want a few pointers, however, then let’s go through some right now.

Provide Results

The first point we’ll address is a pretty simple one. It’s probably one that you’ve done already – you’ve gotten this far, so you’ve clearly done something right. We’re focusing a lot on perception and the way you’re viewed in this post, but if you continue to do the job that you’ve been asked, then you’re going to score major points with people. If you set out to do something, and then stick to your promise, no matter how challenging, then it shows sheer professionalism and commitment to the job.

Always Be Punctual

Similarly to the last point, if you’re always on time and eliminating anything that resembles human error, then you’re going to be an attractive prospect. The whole point is to convince people that you are the best firm for the job; they need to be completely wooed by you. If you’re constantly late to deadlines or show a lack of desire to meet at certain times, then you’ll come across to others as somewhat of a slacker with bad time management.

Look The Part  

Dress as smart as you can without looking like you’re trying too hard! If you’ve got that suave or sophisticated look about you, then you’re going to impress people. Again, it’s quite a superficial and shallow way of approaching things, but it’s absolutely necessary in order to sway decisions. Imagine you turned up to a meeting or pitched a project to a group of potential investors while dressed in a half-hearted manner. Yes, a lot of business is a little more laid back than the old days, but an unironed shirt and stains on your clothes won’t cut it, I’m afraid.

Have A Smart Location

While working from home is somewhat of a dream; it doesn’t make people jump at the chance to come and meet you for talks. Coffee shops and fancy restaurants work well, but you’re going to need a real home for the business. If you have a neat office space, then that’s going to be easier on the eyes and ears. If you don’t quite have the funds or the wherewithal to rent an office yet, then you can look for virtual offices online and do a little business there from time to time. You’ll own a particular place here, so you’ll have a professional address attached to your name, and you’ll be seen as more together and established.

Have A Tidy Online Presence  

We’re in the digital era now. Pretty much everything is done online or with a piece of technology. You’ll need to have a website and a few social media platforms. They’ll have to be attractive and easy to navigate through in order to maintain that sense of competence and respectability. The way you conduct yourself through emails should be mature and high-level, too.