Preparation. This past weekend everyone in Bermuda made preparations for a potential hurricane.Fortunately the storm remained at Tropical Storm level and although we had fairly high winds and a lot of rain there was minimum damage to property and no loss of life.It is important to recognise that being prepared for these kinds of events positions you to minimise risk of significant damage and allows for a faster transition back to normal. The same holds true for whatever you do in your life and business.The best preparation leads to the best result and helps you to achieve your goals. Let's learn from our storm experience and apply these principles to our daily lives to make things better.“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure.” — Colin PowellFor more information, visit the SBA website at www.smallbusinessadvisors.com, call 295-7832 or e-mail dhhills@ibl.bm. You can view past boosters at www.smallbusinessadvisors.com/boosters/indexhtm