Establish what "trust" is. The play-by rule-book. My approach has mostly been to get out of the way of what I don't know and hold on whilst having blind trust

Establish what "trust" is. The play-by rule-book. My approach has mostly been to get out of the way of what I don't know and hold on whilst having blind trust. Like riding a horse, hold on and give direction of the course with balance of freedom to run. Give more freedom and get more trust and enjoy the exhilaration, however hold the reins too tight and you will be fighting all the way. Walk the tightrope so to speak. Know if you give too much freedom it will buck you off and run for the hills, however, if you can maintain the balance of direction and trust, good things will come. One go I had was a communications service provider in the naughties that went from zero to 20 mill revenue in one year and it did alright in the end, but with hindsight, I can see so many better ways that almost everything could have been handled. In my opinion, the main problem that most businesses experience is TRUST. (On every level) Without it there is no business. Business by definition is about more that one person so trust is imperative. Is trust equally mutual within your business? Can you quantify that trust? Can other staff in the business? And the customers? The board? The shareholders? If it is there with all parties than the world will be you oyster! If not, well that is just business. (But you should mitigate it to take care of your own future) Wicked growth makes the green eyes shine... Greed comes through the cracks everywhere. Not sure what can be done about this. Company Constitution? Culture? These are just ramblings of a semi-serial pseudo-successful entrepreneur. I apologise. I don't know any answers but I do know that 'trust' is one of the crucial key elements of a successful business. Trust between every party. Find the balance of trust between ALL steak-holders and get it ALL in writing. +2cents.