Building profit and value is about being clear of your goals and ambitions, understanding what it is that is going to set your business apart from the crowd, and having realistic short and long term plans for success. It also needs to be about effective systems and processes, getting value for money from suppliers, and effective working capital management.
People are critical. The highest cost is often payroll and often the success of a business is down to whether its people are correctly focussed, motivated and rewarded.
Here are some areas that you will need to consider: