One of the most frustrating parts of running a business is the never-ending battle with employees. Some never seem to do what you need them to do. They are either working slow, working on the wrong things, or doing things the wrong way.

Since you can't grow a business without employees, you have three choices in the matter:

1. Work yourself to death by micromanaging.
2. Put up with the poor performance and subject yourself to the associated financial risk.
3. Hold everyone accountable.

Being held accountable is something few people welcome. That's a shame.

Accountability is a good thing. It is something we need. We need to be accountable to ourselves. How else are we going to be healthy and happy? We need to be accountable to our family and friends. They make life special. We need to be accountable to our co-workers. Our financial security depends on it.

Accountability separates the men from the boys.

Great businesses are built on it. When a business fails, someone or several ones, failed to hold themselves accountable to the rest of their team's well being. It's that simple.