As a business owner that has staff, how do you balance being firm and friendly?

[King Belieal]

In business management, striking a balance is very important. And for business owners, it is important to strike a balance between being firm and being warm/ friendly with your staff.

What practical measures can you do to take to have that balance as you manage staff in your business?

 

[Stardom22]

I think that is a very crucial thing. Therefore the business managers should apply the team building tactics and being loyal at uniting the workers to arrive at one accord

 

[eLdavis]

I think it would be best to set rules and regulations, and let them understand that you do not take those who refuse to obey these rules and regulations lightly. This way you can be friendly but firm when they fail to follow.

 

[Suba]

To maintain a balance between being friendly and firm between business owners and employees, it is necessary to avoid too close association between business owners and employees, in addition, business owners must also apply ethics.

 

[King Belieal]

I think the business owner should generally take a friendly disposition by default. They then seriously set boundaries for that friendliness.

 

[Augusta]

You just have to draw the line and know when to play and when it is time for business. Try not to mix the two

 

[Fidelia]

Even as you are being friendly with customers, carry yourself with respect. It is very important so that you won't be abused.

 

[Springtime]

I think there is no conflict being friendly and firm to employees. You can be friendly to them but if they break any rules, you should warn them in a firm manner. You do not need to be rude to them. Just be firm.

 

[Augusta]

That's right it is what it should be. We need to warn them in a firm manner. You do not need to be rude to them. Just be firm.

 

[Xtynehappy]

When exercising the day to day business duties it's very great thing to keep off friendships. That's because most business activities doesn't go with the friendship.