1: planning –  Plan your work, then work your plan. 
2: financial – Money matters, and so does getting paid. 
3: human resources – Your people are everything. Make sure they know it and treat them accordingly.
4: legal – it’s never been more important to got your i’s and cross your t’s. 
5: risk management – Mitigate risk to power growth. It’s your reputation on the line. 
6: technology – It’s an uber connected and fast paced world, driven by tech & productivity. 
7: innovation – History is littered with those who failed to innovate. Don’t be the next #kodak or #nokia
8: growth – It takes a lot to thrive in this modern global economy. Are your eye on the prize?

• Knowledge of the business, the vision, the plan and management is needed.
• A genuine desire to learn and improve is needed.

• Planning & purpose
• SWOT analysis
• Resource allocation
• Budgets and financials
• Stock management
• Credit procedures
• Cash flow and asset registers
• Vendors and suppliers
• Recruitment
• HR and payroll
• Statutory and regulatory compliance
• Licensing and legal
• Cyber security and data protection
• Insurance and disaster recovery
• Security and risk management

• Board members, business owners, managers and employees responsible for the administration and safekeeping of sensitive information.
• Individuals who wish to advance professional development.