- Going with your gut without thought could be a recipe for disaster.
- Secure money before you need the money.
- Surround yourself with smart people, committed to your core values.
- Hire slow, fire fast.
- Invest in a business coach.
- Set a plan for success every year.
- Continually educate yourself.
- Never make important decisions when angry.
- All business isn’t good business.
- The client isn’t always right, but is always our client.
- It’s OK to fire a client.
- Be cautious about announcing things too early to the client(s).
- Over-communicate with your most important assets, your employees.
- Always be on the lookout for new talent, even if you don’t need them.
- The culture of your business is paramount.
- Nurture employees all the time.
- Constructive feedback is like oxygen.
- Know your financial numbers inside and out.
- Business credit is essential for growth.
- Enjoy the journey, not the destination.
We are so excited to be celebrating our 20th year of business and are looking forward to 20 more years of lessons learned!