
The hallmarks of a successful small business are typified by Selwyn ... consistency, determination and staying the distance. Originating from Southland he was introduced at the early age to some smart, down to earth businessmen. This served him very well as he moved through the world of financial planning and insurance. Selwyn landed in Wellington in the mid 80s and set up Capital Planning, however like many small business he had a number of different skills in his kitbag. The company also specialises in business software and the writing of technical manuals, user documentation and online help. CP is a Wellington based company with over 20 years experience in providing business solutions and information system help.
However despite all this experience and practical knowledge, the most important statements that Selwyn keeps repeating are to do with regular business assessments. Doesn't matter too much what you use but every business MUST regularly (at least annually) assess what is happening in their business. To stay in business it's important the business functions properly, to look beyond and "beware of the hippo's". The "big company" that could take you out or do what you do but better.
Selwyn speaks not from theory but from real live hard business experience. If you don't know where you're at; you don't know where you came from and you don't know where you're going. So book that business assessment check-up in your diary NOW.