I.Before you Start business write down the business plan!
II.Employees are most importent factor in success, build loyalty
III.Deligate and make employees accountable to the actions
IV.keep getting better in management
V.Make sure you have strong relationships with vendors, employees, customers, and advisors.
VI.Competitive pricing is key when you don't have big name, more saving to customers mean more profit to you. 
VI.Quality is key, Make sure your not compromising on quality
VII.Strive to be the "Low Cost high qualtiy" manufacturer
VIII.Balanced growth - make sure your profitable and still grows.
IX.Create Excellence in Operations and Execution
X.Establish process and policies 
 
XI.    Thou shal make a profit!!!