What is the most important trait you need to be successful as a business owner?

Published on Monday, February 08, 2010

Larry Drago, BizChecks Payroll (bizcheckspayroll.com)

“As the founder of BizChecks Payroll, I work with over 600 local business owners on Cape Cod and the South Shore. From chefs to CPAs, all have their own unique set of skills and talents. However, the most successful business owners share one important trait: self-awareness. They recognize what their strengths are and surround themselves with a team of advisors or employees who complement their talents.

“When conducting seminars for new business owners, I point out that the most common mistake made by startups is that owners ‘don’t know what they don’t know.’ Most people start companies because they excel in a certain area, but even the most talented landscaper on Cape Cod may know nothing about sales, marketing, finance or payroll. Hire a great accountant, lawyer, salesperson or payroll service and you will have a stronger organization and more time to do what you do best … grow your business!”


Published in Cape & Plymouth Business February 2010