2 teolalecmanaslc oy 3 Tips for Small Business Success (NAPSA)—Starting a small business is no easy task—but you can get help. Many who don’t, fail in their first two years of operation. Fortunately, there’s the Americans for Financial Security (AFS), a national association dedicated to helping entrepreneurs realize their own definition of success. For small businesses to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, the AFS recommends: Start a business you will enjoy. Have some experience or background in the business you start. Know the financial demands of both the business and yourpersonal needs. * Develop a good business plan. Establish a good routine of financial reporting practices. Commitat least 25 percent of your time to marketing. Never stop learning. Continue to educate yourself by reading, attending college courses, seminars, and small business groups. Meet with other business people regularly (at least weekly). * Don’t be afraid of risk, and most of all, don’t be afraid to succeed. AFSoffers its members a com- prehensive package of benefits to help them aspire, focus and succeed in their businesses including free access to professional business consultants. For more information, call 1-800-492-1016 or visit the Web site at www.afswebsite.org.
