Stupid Things Stupid Businesses Do
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The Costly Mistakes Businesses Make
Summary
A business can undermine its growth by alienating customers. This often stems from poor practices by employees, managers, and ultimately, the owner. To ensure growth and success, avoid these pitfalls.Key Concepts
- Business- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Relationship
- Entrepreneur
- Franchise
Article
While businesses aren't inherently foolish, the actions within them can often appear that way. Here's why:
Poor Customer Treatment
Unsuccessful businesses often fail because they neglect their customers. This typically occurs in environments where mistreatment is the norm. Employees who aren't valued will inevitably treat customers poorly as well.
Key Issues:
1. Lack of customer care
2. Rude or inattentive behavior
3. Subpar service delivery
For example, I recently encountered a cashier who was so exhausted she seemed unaware of my presence. Her inability to resolve a minor issue was more of an annoyance than a service failure.
Similarly, my daughter saw a Subway employee, overwhelmed and frustrated, forcibly clear out the store and lock the door. This behavior is deeply influenced by management.
The Impact of Poor Management
Ineffective managers are a major cause of business failure. Here’s how bad management manifests:
1. Overworking staff
2. Micromanaging
3. Ignoring feedback
4. Frequent criticism without praise
5. Expecting employees to cover their responsibilities
6. Acting harshly or unprofessionally
For instance, my son’s grocery store manager, despite numerous breaks, would overreact to minor details. My other son’s manager in a retail store had a distorted perception of reality, often criticizing without basis.
The Role of Business Owners
In small businesses, owners set the tone. Poor leadership leads to failures such as:
1. Offering no incentives for performance
2. Prioritizing self-interests over employee welfare
3. Underpaying staff
I've witnessed owners who create toxic environments by pitting staff against each other, deceiving customers, and focusing solely on their own gain. These businesses often start with promise but decline due to the owner's mismanagement.
Conclusion
Misguided businesses remain memorable for all the wrong reasons. As the saying from Forrest Gump goes, “Stupid is as stupid does.” Without customer referrals or repeat business, these businesses will never reach their full potential. To ensure growth, they must cultivate a positive environment and prioritize customer satisfaction.
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