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Buying and maintaining adequate insurance (theft, property damage, liability, business interruption)
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Insuring that federal, state, and local taxes are paid
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Maintaining employee records
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Negotiating leases
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Applying for and obtaining all applicable legal permits
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Ensuring that accounting and bookkeeping systems are within accepted standards
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Managing vendor relationships
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Development of service/product including pricing and distribution
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Building customer relationships
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Controlling expenses and tracking financial position
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Managing inventory
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Marketing, promotion, and networking
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Meeting with bankers, lawyers, tax advisors, and consultants
