Accountants are relied upon for guidance but do not assume they are totally responsible for your control system. It is critical for the entrepreneur to control the operations and systems. It is possible to determine if your progress is on schedule, if you have developed a schedule of events. Remember, time is often critical in the market place. Allow twice as long for everything to take place than anticipated.
Delays do happen.
Review your progress regularly and set new goals. Develop an alternative plan for all aspects of your business. By developing a backup plan, you have thought through other options if the venture should run into problems. You cannot assume that everything will run smoothly. Must Have For Operations Planning Identify and prioritize major goals.