In Pitfalls of Starting a New School you will find articles on subjects related to operating a successful traffic school. In the first article “Pitfalls of Starting a New School” you will be introduced to 25 common traits of Fortune Top 500 companies.

The most common pitfall of starting a successful driving school is poor planning. Many times new schools attempt to get started before having a good operational business plan. A business plan should include start-up costs and how the school will afford advertising. A second major pitfall is attempting to rush into starting a school. Planning takes time and effort. Finally, poor performing schools tend to have poor customer service and poorly trained instructors. Remember, instructors are your usually your first contact with a student so it is important they conduct the class in a way that will leave a lasting impression, and leave them with a valuable learning experience.

KEYS TO AFFILIATE SUCCESS:
The ideas shared below are 25 traits that are common to the top Fortune 500 companies as revealed in a survey conducted by Dr. Harold T. Smith of Brigham Young University.
Show care and concern for customers
Listen to the customer
Search beyond the common ideas for marketing
Be organized
Set written priorities
Set written goals
Give earned rewards and recognition
Communicate business decisions
Be prepared
Manage by objectives
Shift priorities accordingly
Work with purpose and enthusiasm
Set written schedules
Ask questions of and listen to customers
Investigate all customer complaints
Make all paperwork plain, clear and readable
Decide in advance who is responsible and for what
Have written job descriptions
Have a written organization structure
Use team building techniques

Have a written budget and operate within its limits
Share benefits
Be a role model in the community
Get involved in local organizations
Become a life-long learner