{"id":138502870,"date":"2018-07-16T08:42:47","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T12:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acccapital.com\/secrets-to-managing-your-business-mistakes\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:54:20","slug":"secrets-to-managing-your-business-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acccapital.com\/hi\/secrets-to-managing-your-business-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Secrets to Managing Your Business Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you forgot to attach an important document on an email, you lost a client, or you allowed private user data to be shared with third parties (we\u2019re looking at you, Zuckerberg); mistakes are inevitable. Sure, you may feel embarrassed or even ashamed, but with these insider secrets, you can turn your business kink into customer loyalty.<\/p>\n<h5>Keep Things in Perspective<\/h5>\n<p>Unless you\u2019re a pilot, surgeon or President of the United States; any mistake that you make at work can likely be quickly corrected. So don\u2019t sweat it! Take a deep breath, count to ten and keep things in perspective by not responding in a way that\u2019s bigger than your blunder. As\u00a0<em>Psychology Today<\/em>\u00a0writer,\u00a0Dr. Suzanne Gelb, puts it, &#8220;On the freeway of life, [your mistake] is a parking ticket, not a multiple car pile-up.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h5>Immediately Admit the Mistake<\/h5>\n<p>In work and in life, the true test of character comes out in chaos. After all, how you respond to messes and mistakes could convert a potential business loss into a loyalist. But first, you have to own up to it. Being as swift and concise as possible, start with supervisors and any parties involved, and explain your mistake honestly and thoroughly. Recognize where you went wrong, and explain how you\u2019ll recover from the situation. Your boldness will show your team the importance of remedying problems.<\/p>\n<h5>Consider the Customer<\/h5>\n<p>Take a walk in your customer\u2019s shoes, and consider what would exceed your expectations if roles were reversed. Yes, you should absolutely apologize, but then follow it up with a \u201cwow\u201d factor. Your\u00a0customers should leave the experience feeling more than satisfied\u2013 they should be excited.<\/p>\n<h5>\nActions Speak Louder than Words<\/h5>\n<p>It\u2019s a clich\u00e9 because it rings true. The best way to earn back people\u2019s trust and admiration is to be consistent at delivering great work. Take necessary precautions to avoid your past mistakes, and in the meantime, do your very best. With a strong work ethic, any occasional \u201coops\u201d-inducing issues will be\u00a0quickly forgiven and forgotten.<\/p>\n<h5>Call the Pros<\/h5>\n<p>The truth is, there\u2019s nothing you can do to stop problems from popping up. Your response though? That\u2019s in your control. And if you ever have any questions, don\u2019t be\u00a0afraid to call on professional help. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/acccapital.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">staff<\/a> at Arkansas Capital has provided lending expertise and support to Arkansas businesses for over six decades, so no matter what your inquiry is, we have the information to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you forgot to attach an important document on an email, you lost a client, or you allowed private user data to be shared with third parties (we\u2019re looking at you, Zuckerberg); mistakes are inevitable. 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