In the free enterprise system, owners are free to succeed. And free to fail.
That's why The Retail Owners Institute has defined the #1 responsibility of the Owner as the survival of the business.
But then, the owner must define "Why?" Why are we doing this, anyway? Why are we working so hard for this business to survive and thrive?
That brings us to an event that captured a great deal of attention in the business world last week.
That's why The Retail Owners Institute has defined the #1 responsibility of the Owner as the survival of the business.
But then, the owner must define "Why?" Why are we doing this, anyway? Why are we working so hard for this business to survive and thrive?
- There are many good answers. To be the biggest? The fastest growing? A way of life? Something to pass on to the next generation? To create wealth? To support a cause?
- It all depends on the owner, and what she or he decides. Then, that answer must be communicated: to staff, customers, family, the community, competitors, everyone.
That brings us to an event that captured a great deal of attention in the business world last week.