Small business owners should objectively inventory all the skills of every person in the business. Be sure to include the skills people acquired before joining the business. There are sure to be some hidden gems. Studies show that competition produces especially poor results when creativity is an important and required skill. Separate studies confirm the value of group stimulation and encouragement in creatively focused tasks.
Manufacturers are frequently surprised by how people use their products.
When they find many people not using a product optimally, they will put much better instructions on their package. Try reading the labels of the products in your home. Guaranteed, you will find at least one product you can use better or for something of which you were not aware. Be precise when setting personal goals. The power in personal goals comes from knowing what you want.