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by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on February 8th, 2010
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by Anonymous on February 8th, 2010
Don't overpay your employees through profit sharing, etc. You're not running a charity. Very often people go into business because they wish to be their own boss, giving out orders instead of taking them. It's usually the opposite of that in reality. The customer is always king. Good employees expect to have some autonomy. Never, ever adopt the attitude of "My way or the highway." Businesses are about making money, not massaging egos. Micromanaging and surrounding one's self with yes men are the most common mistakes, in my humble opinion.
by Wellduh on February 8th, 2010
Consult an attorney to be certain that you have done everything legally. You want to have everything right with the IRS, city, county, state and federal permits (if necessary). You don't want to put lots of time, effort and money into something and then lose it because you forgot to dot an i or cross a t.
by TimeFlies on February 8th, 2010
Yes - if you plan on having employees take a mangement course FIRST!
by Twisted Taco on February 8th, 2010
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Good stuff! Thank you.
by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on February 8th, 2010