Two Secrets to Business Success

Long ago I was told of the young man who was taking over ownership of a business after mentoring for many years at the right hand of the coumpany's founder. On the day the founder was leaving for retirement he asked his successor if he had any other questions.

“Just one,” said the younger man. “Could you just summarize for me what you consider to be the keys to business success?”

“Of course, that’s easy. There are two simple things,” replied the founder. “First, keep whatever commitments you make to a client, no matter the cost or time involved.”

“And the other?”

“Don’t make too many stupid commitments.”

I mention this in lieu of a new product announcement that needs a little more work prior to release. But- as my buddy who spent way too much time on the islands always says “Soon Come.”