ny. This is what I came up with: Capital (sufficient cash to invest and reinvest and enough of a buffer to provide some stability) Culture (the unspoken rules that govern behaviour between employees) Mission (having a clear, compelling and worthwhile mission makes the job meaningful) If these are true, the real question is then, how do you create or achieve these attributes? Capital: Spend the money as if it was your own – and not some faceless company’s money. Be tight on the expenditure, be prudent on your investment and don’t be afraid to spend money on the things that add value and propel you on your chosen path. Culture: Fire the people who are unhappy. Hire new people with the right attitude and trust them with your purpose. Mission: Make sure your mission passes the receptionist test. (You did read this in April 2009 and applied it, right?) So there you have it: How to create a happy company in three easy steps (except, of course, it is not easy.) Have fun Dennis Price Results are out of last week’s survey on your opinion on the Dennis/Ganador brand GANADOR: Future-proof your business with smart strategies, systems and skills.