New Business Success Steps

by Chuck Sawicki CFP, CLU, ChFC

1. Develop a business vision (plan)
2. Legally protect your business
3. Insure business assets
4. Brand your product
5. Retain great employees
   
6. Focus on your core competence and outsource the rest
   
7. Develop competitive advantages
8. Be client focused
9. Wow your customers with world-class service
10. Live below your means with a solid finance system

Chuck Sawicki, a Charlotte SCORE Small Business Counselor, can be reached at 704.334.8202.