Business Tip: Don’t forget that all businesses need to pay tax, so keep this in mind when calculating your costs.

Business Tip: Find an accountability partner and have a weekly meeting. This is someone who isn’t afraid to be honest with you and tells it like it is.

Business Tip: It’s important to persevere. Forget about any past mistakes and failures, and just focus on how you can be successful in the here and now.

Business Tip: Don’t try to start a business in a field in which you have no experience. First, gain some experience so that you are better prepared.

Business Tip: Whether you like it or not, investors have a say in your company. Listen to their advice or suggestions even if you decide not to use it.

Business Tip: Research and develop conflict resolution skills. If any issues with employees emerge, be sure that they are addressed.

Business Tip: To be successful in business, you need to be organised. Create a to-do list each day. As you complete each item, tick it off your list.

Business Tip: Leverage your expertise. Do people know how much you know? If not, start telling them.

Business Tip: Turn down or give away work that you don’t love. Focus on what you want to be known for.

Business Tip: Talk to people within your intended market demographic and get an idea of how they would react to your product or service.