Owning a business is a fabulous opportunity, but the road to profitability and success is not a smooth one. It’s a rare business owner who doesn’t encounter some major potholes along the way. This talk offers ideas on how to avoid most of them altogether. We will cover:

• Step 1:      Business Structure and Governance
• Step 2:      Business Finance 101
• Step 3:      Building Your Advisory Team
• Step 4:      Better Business Processes
• Step 5:      Business Technology
• Step 6:      Your Physical Plant
• Step 7:      Legal Issues for Business
• Step 8:      Planning for Success
• Step 9:      Taking Care of the Customer
• Step 10:      Taking Care of Your Employees
• Step 11:      Management 101
• Step 12:      Leadership and the Role of the CEO