Eighteen Truths of Good Management!

1. Have a plan - and go for it in one continuous push.
   
2. Be a realist - profit growth comes with its own price.
   
3. Start with customer needs - not yours.
   
4. Use your common sense - it's better than theory.
   
5. Have an advantage - build one if necessary.
   
6. Recognize your limitations - it's part of being a realist.
   
7. Establish objectives - they clarify your actions.
   
8. Set your strategies - go with your strengths.
   
9. Execute well - the strength of any plan lies in its execution.
   
10. Analyze - that's how you learn.
    
11. Communicate - don't keep people guessing.
    
12. Make a profit - always keep profit in mind.
    
13. Do a few things at a time, well - you can't do it all at once.
    
14. Be dynamic - do something new each year.
    
15. Be honest - your self-interest depends upon integrity.
    
16. Don't overstaff - the best people enjoy working hard.
    
17. Bring on quality people - you usually get what you pay for.
    
18. Have fun - or what's the use of being in business?