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Published On: June 28, 2021
Author: Kelly Oliver

How to Make a Better First Impression with Your Customers

Putting your best foot forward can help you make a better first impression and land more customers. Let's learn how to do it.

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In the world of business, first impressions are everything. Making a good first impression on new customers is often the thing that helps them transition into becoming regular customers at your business. The more you can connect with customers and present your best face, the better it will be for your business and your customer relationships in the future.

Be Welcoming

Whether you are running your business solely online or have a storefront, it is important to be welcoming and to cultivate a welcoming environment. If customers feel like they aren’t welcome or wanted at your business, they may not return, and they also may never make a purchase in the first place. Welcoming customers means making your business easy to use, being friendly, and listening to customers’ needs. The more welcoming you are, the more you will be able to connect with customers and keep them feeling good about your business.

Craft a Conscious Brand Image

Sometimes the first impression your business makes happens even before you ever meet a customer. That’s why having a thoughtful brand image is important to your business. Your brand may be the first thing a person learns about your business, so you want it to be clear, strong, and positive. Your brand image forms a first impression of your business, so you want to craft it thoughtfully. Think about what you want customers to know about your business and do your best to make those things the most important part of your brand. With that kind of focus, you can be sure your branding is on point.

Take Time to Respond

Sometimes your first impression will happen through communication, whether it is a message on your social media, a comment, or even an email. Making sure you take time to respond quickly and in a friendly and helpful way will improve your first impression. If someone reaches out with a concern or complaint, make it a point to take a second and collect yourself so you don’t respond in a defensive or curt way. If you make sure all of your communication is clear and kind, your business will reap the benefits.

When you are running a business, you are constantly in the position to be making first impressions. By taking the time to make sure you cultivate a strong brand and a welcoming atmosphere, you can improve your business. The first impression you make is a big component of your business, so don’t let it go to waste.

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Kelly Oliver, Chief Financial Officer

About the Author

Kelly Oliver

Chief Financial Officer

Kelly Oliver is a Peruvian native who has been on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 12 years and enjoys good Spanish food and Salsa dancing. She has almost a decade of experience in the casino and retail field. However, after an opportunity to work in the accounting field presented itself, she found that she had a real passion for numbers and spreadsheets. She decided to pursue an Accounting career.