It’s all your fault if you are going to go into business. Don’t look for excuses, don’t rely on anyone else but yourself and close family. You have to cover off on:
1. Operations
2. Human Resources
3. Innovation
4. Finance
5. Marketing
That’s one person to cover off on all these areas that are vital to grow a small business. Keep tuned in to Tax Champion and pick up tips along the way to remind you that…IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT!
It’s All Your Fault – Episode 1
Pat Mannix
Partner
Pat Mannix champions small business people. Owning and running his own financial services firm for over 20 years, Pat is an expert in small business tax, property investors and high net worth families via trust structures and SMSF's.Other News
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