Clip and save: Put these on your ?not to do? list

Q. I would like it if you would tell me what not to do in running a business. For me, I find it easier to stay clear of something if I know what I should avoid.
A. I keep a list of top ways to destroy a business next to my desk, which I add to once in a while. I often refer to this list as a reminder.
Companies that shoot first and aim second will almost always find themselves in some of the following situations that will lead them to troubles:
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