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3. Market Analysis
4. Management Skills
5. Business Planning
6. Forecasting
7. Financing
8. Support Help
9. Venture Launch
10. Monitor Progress
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All too often, people get so consumed with the day-to-day issues of running the business, that they forget about or do not allocate the time and resources for the bookkeeping, record keeping and other management tasks that are essential to making sure that your business operation is on track and that problems are not developing that you may be unaware of. Start-up operations frequently ignore the need for these activities or plan to do the tasks themselves. Here is an area where hiring the right professional is not only smart, but can (and should) be a critical part of your management plan. If you have employees, a payroll service is a bargain. Surprisingly, the IRS is a very valuable resource, not only laying out your business tax responsibilities, but providing much other helpful advice as well.

1. Small Business Record Keeping
2. Resources for help
3. Business Monitoring Strategy Worksheet

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