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Checklist
e following checklist can be used to determine how well a business is
run, measured against the criteria in this book. e checklist is not in any
order of priorities.
• Are your Board of Directors and the chair of the board independent of
your CEO and key ocers of the company?
• Does the board employ an independent compensation committee to
determine compensation for the ocers of the company?
• Is the compensation for ocers set to reect long- term goals, rather
than stock price movements?
• Do you have a strategic plan for 3 to 5years that is updated annually?
• Do you have an annual business plan?
• Does your business pla ...