Lack Of Adequate Business Plan

Ineffective Marketing, Advertising, And Promotions

Management Lacks Essential Business Skills

Not Knowing What The Customers Need

Management Lacks Leadership Skills

Poor Quality Product Or Service

Failure To Use The Business Plan

Low-Level Of Customer Satisfaction

Lack Of Clear Attainable Goals

Lack Of Funding

Failure To Share, Communicate, And Enforce Business Plan

Negative Cash Flow

Not Knowing What The Customers Want

No Repeat Business

Underestimating The Competition

Failure To Adapt To Market Changes

Inability To Change

Poor Controls

Inefficient And Inadequate Systems And Procedures

Over-Diversification

Inadequate Financial Plan

Poor Location

Not Knowing The Real Costs Of Products And Services That Are Being Sold

Over Dependence On One Product, One Customer Or One Supplier

Not Knowing The Costs Of Hiring Employees

Excessive Overhead

Lack Of Vision

Government Red Tape

Lack Of Consistency