The standards, mindset and corporate culture of a company often trickle down from the top. The business owners tend to set a certain standard and as a result, the managers and subordinates uphold that standard. When the standard is set high, the business benefits. ​

​Some people take pride in the fact that their business cannot run without constant, hands-on assistance. Don’t fall victim to this false sense of accomplishment! The sign of a strong business is one that has the power to run on its own for weeks at a time, without the captain at the helm. The purpose of empowering a business with the ability to run on its own is a sign of responsibility. It’s irresponsible to put a business at risk simply because the only one who can operate it might get laid up in the hospital, stuck on a business trip out of town or away on a family emergency. There is no excuse for not having proper processes in place to ensure that this doesn’t happen.