When talking about the traits of a business owner, what comes to mind? Likely terms like organized, determined, focused, motivated, and leadership. What about confidence?

Being confident is a crucial element as a business owner that can get overshadowed by other things. Confidence is what can set you apart from other companies and other owners. However, confidence isn’t always the easiest to develop and maintain.

Because of how important being confident is as a business owner, Global Resources has six tips for developing your confidence.

Act Confident (Even When You’re Not)

For the most part, confidence is a state of mind. Someone can come across as confident without actually feeling confident in themselves. What does that mean for you working to build your confidence?

You’ve probably heard the saying, “fake it ‘til you make it.” When you start acting confident, even when you don’t feel it quite yet, you’ll begin to believe it. Remember, you likely know more than you think.

Dress the Part

How we feel shines through with our actions. One way to influence how we feel is through our outfits. Dressing like your confident will help get you to your end goal – truly being confident. As the business owner, you’ll want to look the part. So, ensure your clothing reflects a confident businessperson.

Have and Follow A Mentor

Having a business mentor that you can look up to will help with your overall confidence in many ways. First, you can go to them for advice when it difficult situations. They can guide you on the path to success during the difficult beginning years. Not only that, but you can watch their mannerisms that portray confidence to see if that helps you.

Don’t Let the Competition Get to Your Head

Competition is part of the business world. When you start a business, there will always be others doing the same thing, just in a slightly different way. Seeing their success can lead to comparison, all of which can hurt your confidence.

If you find this happening, focus on what you have to offer that’s different from your competition. What are you doing to draw in clients that someone else isn’t doing? Remember the edge you have over your competition to bring back your confidence.

Focus on Your Health

Part of being confident also involves you feeling good overall. That means your physical and mental health is essential. Think of those days when you’re exhausted and don’t feel good. Do you feel confident in the decisions you make? Likely not.

Prioritize your health. Go for annual doctor checkups, eat well, make time for exercise, and make time for relaxation.

Be Prepared

Confidence also comes from being prepared for the best and worst-case scenarios. When you’re prepared, you’re less likely to be caught off guard in a situation. Being prepared allows you to make smart decisions for your business and be confident in those decisions.

Be a powerful business owner by being confident in yourself. Spend some time knowing the ins and outs of your business, the field you are in, and understanding your competition. Then, spend some time on yourself to help you build your confidence.