Business etiquette in the workplace

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Greetings students and business personalities. Last time we were talking about business etiquette and sicne the topic is very wide i have decided to make it a series of about two posts covering etiquette in the workplace, during meetings, during interviews, during presentations and the like. First im going to talk about business etiquette in the work place. I know this may sound confusing ,since you are an entrepreneur or at least an aspiring one, but even if you are employed you still have to have small business ethic as some businesses are conducted in the work place for example selling cakes, sandwiches, typing for your workmates, etc etc. So it is important to have etiquette when it comes to conducting your separate business in the workplace or even school environment.

1. Do not let your business disrupt your work - as a business owner you may get so absorbed in your business that you may neglect your other duties. You might be a potential millionaire pastry chef but your employers dont need to know that so no cream on your proposals
2. Do not accept "we will pay monthend" customers- because people may refuse to give you your money and this might result in tension in the workplace
3. Conduct your business during your free hours-you can sell your products during lunch and tea break or after working hours so that you remain professional.
4. Do not use work phones and work email accounts for personal business transactions-information may leak and you will be in trouble.
5. PLEASE do not use company credit cards for your business transactions. This may lead to you losing your job or worse still getting arrested.
6. Obtain the permission of your employer-you need this so that if you encounter problems you may approach your employer for assistance and consultation.

The guidelines below apply for those with employees or those running their own businesses

• Have a good relationship with your employees- there should be down up communication with employees.
• Pay your employees on time 
• Have daily goals and targets that your workers are aware of
• Make unilateral decisions and involve your employees in decision making processes
• Never reprimand a friend/employee in public

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/workplace-etiquette/
http://www.bustle.com/articles/45274-15-workplace-etiquette-rules-everyone-should-follow-according-to-reddit
http://www.worketiquette.co.uk/
That is all for today friends..do follow me on twitter @ nyashawelove and happy money making