Recording some of the timeless values of business can help any small business grow. Markets and times change – however the business will always have its constants, in quality, innovation and measurable results.

1. Find partners you value and trust, and ideally you would choose them for life. The long term is what really counts in business.
   
2. Reputation and human relationships work cumulatively. You will be surprised by the outcome they have on the market over time.
3. Always be kind to people – it’s a given that you’ll meet them again on a long business trip. The world is truly small and the market is large.
4. Do your best for every customer – reputation is cumulative and there is no shortcut.
5. Culture is how you behave daily on every occasion. Pressure changes people.
6. The difference between success and failure, very often, is simply persistence.
7. Always think of the next step – the modern world relies on the balance between quality and speed.
8. Allow your partners to grow, and take responsibility, they will almost always surprise you.
9. People choose those who are likable and solve problems.
10. Efficiency counts, and very often the simplest solution is the best

Technology is the catalyst of progress, stay in tune with it because growth goes through it. The market will always reward those who make the right choices at the right time. This is also the quintessence of development that has duration and endurance over time.