SMALL BUSINESS TIPS

Today's USA TODAY has a list of Small Business Myths  worth repeating:

• 'People are born entrepreneurs or they're not
• Fifty percent of businesses fail in the first few years
• If you build it, they will come
• Entrepreneurs must work 24/7
• The first company to market wins
• You can write off everything as a tax deduction
• As long as you make sales, you're OK
• You don't need no stinking plans'

These myths are good for they make us think. An entrepreneurs mind never sleeps. We are constantly seeking "better ways" to perform our visions. "Finding a need and filling it" can be a sure way to your successes.

One big attribute of success may be in that of being organized.  a PLACE FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE.

Small-business promotions seem to be endless. Keeping your name out in the business world is the challenge. By becoming a household name such as POTVIN folks can identify with you and your causes. Your reputation will make your phone ring and yes, et takes time.

Drive and ambition can spell success. Keeping at it, at any age, may make the differences in your enterprises. "FINANCE, RESEARCH, PRODUCTION AND SALES" are what makes up the mix!

• The early bird catches the worm
• Ask for the order
• Don't quit
• Be in the right place at the right time
• Let LADY LUCK shine on you

Stay fresh but don't be fresh!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
ENTREPRENEUR
Box 11
West Brookfield, MA