A business unit is the heart of any successful organization. Without a clear, concise plan for managing and leading your business unit, you'll be struggling to keep up with the competition. You need a structure in place that makes it easy for both your team and customers to understand what their role is and how they can help your business grow. Unfortunately, many businesses don't have a clear strategy for building their own business units—or worse, they rely on outside consultants to provide them with this key function. To make sure you're getting the most out of your business unit, it's important to create a clear plan and manage your team well. Here are three tips to help you build and manage a successful business unit without taking on too much extra work: