**Introduction** A small business is one which does not require huge capital to start. It is one where goods are few in number. It requires the labour of the owner or a family member. It could be frustrating if much information on how to maintain this kind of business is not at the disposal of the entrepreneur. The aim of this post is to intimate all small business owners of five ways to maintain their business for maximum results. Stay tuned, let's begin.

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## Consistency

Consistency in this context means readily available. You must open your business place on time, creating an impression to your customers that they can find anything they want to buy anytime. When a new business place opens and closes at will, it will discourage customers and then create a picture of unreliability in their minds.

## Customers' Relationship

Apart from being consistent, relatng with your customers matters greatly. Every customer wants to be treated as a king. No customer wants to be insulted with his money. Since you are not the only person in that brand of business, you should try as much as possible to get and maintain new customers. To do this, you have to be friendly, taking them as stakeholders in the business. When they fill that sense of satisfaction, they will make your place, number one.

## Study Customers' needs.

Most business people stock what may not be the immediate needs of the people of the environment. Sometimes, it is good to study the needs of a particular environment before delving into any business. Once in a while, get abreast with the needs of your customers . The current market trend shall give you this idea. When needs of your customers are met, they will always want to buy from you.

## Avoid Credit Sales

One of the things that closes down small businesses is credit sales. Because of the small capital start up, and the need to grow, you should be careful not sell on credit. Credit sales can only survive in a business that has financial root and not in a small business that needs nurturing. Therefore, having a good rapport with your customers may help you avoid credit sales.

## Finally, keep accurate record.

Keeping accurate record helps you to know if the business is growing or not. A good profit and loss account shows at a glance the future of your business. It also helps you to know which goods are needed most by the customers. **Conclusion** In conclusion, it is imperative to say that every big business that has grown mightily started with a step. And then steps were taken to maintain its steady growth. Lack of adequate information leads to failure. Therefore, to put your business on the threshold of growth, you must be consistent, be customer friendly, stock only goods needed by the customers, avoid credit sales and of course, keep accurate business record. Stay focus Aim at the top Be creative