The key to success is measurement

Anyone can start a company. But making it profitable and sustainable in a competitive economy requires skills and expertise. Pam Underdown explains what you need to do.

You must know your facts and this means your numbers. Numbers don’t lie.

Every large business in the world today started out as a small one. In fact, the average Fortune 500 Company began with an initial investment of less than $25,000.

Heinz started with horseradish and a horse-drawn buggy. Sony started with rice cookers. Marriott started with a root beer stand. Proctor and Gamble started with selling candles door to door. They all started small.