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According to Tom Northup, author of Five Hidden Mistakes CEOs Make, business owners must understand the key success factors that drive their marketplace, and develop those into core competencies as part of the business development process. “It's also important to set achievable goals meant to improve your processes and the things your people do to succeed,” he says. “Then make sure you hold yourself and your team accountable for meeting those goals.” Here are three other points to consider.