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Guillermo Casillas ( left ) reviewing site prep with one of their crew members at Los Patos in Huntington Beach , CA .
base capable of informing more wellrounded decisions . This diverse blend of operational and administrative talents has helped streamline processes from project bidding to accounting .”
Adding to this topic , Guillermo states , “ One of the most critical success factors for any small company is having a cohesive founding team that is fully aligned behind a shared vision and goals . Starting a new business venture can be an incredibly challenging and frustrating experience without the right support structures in place . Building a company from the ground up requires dedicated individuals who are committed to supporting each other through both the successes and setbacks . Entrepreneurs need team members they can fully rely on and who will have their
back at all times as challenges inevitably arise . Not having a strong initial team that an owner can turn to for assistance or that understands different aspects of the business can significantly hamper progress . Founders may struggle if they don ’ t have the right people to help guide them or to share the workload in those early stages of development .”
This is another entrepreneurial juncture at which he recommends leaning on and learning from external partnerships , such as those provided by the CDABP and similar programs , which offer vital support for local small and diverse contractors . As he explains , “ Access to guidance , resources and expertise from experienced professionals can help reduce the learning curve and provide the essential support
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