b'16 Prioritize effective communicationGood communication is essential. No matter what business youre running, you cannot resolve problems and create solutions without effective communication. It can help prevent or fix problems by explaining things clearly, setting firm expectations, and mitigating misunderstandings.17 SELL, SELL, SELLMany tasks are critical for maintaining daily operations and you need to make sure those get accomplished thoroughly and on time. However, its easy to get stuck simply doing in your business, rather than identifying potential for growth. Ultimately, you must attain new clients, sell more products or services, and increase revenue to grow and scale your business. You should always be working to identify new opportunities and initiatives to expand your client base.18 Understand cash flowThis may seem obvious, but you cant grow or even sustain a business without maintaining positive cash flow. Keep an eye on where youre spending money, when to make new investments and when to hold off by budgeting properly and working with an excellent accountant or banker.'