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Old 11-07-07, 08:43 AM
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An operation that runs on systems instead of being dependent on the owner seems like the “Holy Grail” of small business.

I thought it might be useful to see the actual process of converting a business from being completely owner run to where the owner is hands off.

I'm doing this for a client who has just bought a tiny ice-cream shop. The previous owner (and then her mother) ran the entire business – the new owner doesn't even like ice-cream.

If you're interested in following the practical application I'll be writing it up on my blog at No More 247.

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Sounds interesting, I'll check it out, thanks Pete.
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No problem - I'd be interested to hear what you think

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Pete, Howz that ice-cream shop coming along? Diod you fix the ice-cream machine that broke?
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Pete, Howz that ice-cream shop coming along? Diod you fix the ice-cream machine that broke?
Yes, it got fixed. Retail at Christmas is fun - including an ice-cream shop!
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