Business Tip: Chances are that your original idea may need to be modified. Being flexible to your customers demands will a greater chance of success.

Business Tip: Before launching your business, plan your marketing, sales and branding ideas. Use social media – having an online presence is key.

Business Tip: Create a maintenance list for when you have your business up and running. Remember to add tasks such as inventory, website updates and payroll.

Business Tip: When you find an idea that you just can’t stop thinking about, that’s probably a good one to pursue.

Business Tip: No matter what you do, it’s important to have a strong personal brand. A brand and reputation gives you security as an entrepreneur.

Business Tip: Work with people you like. If you don’t, you’ll spend your time unhappy, and you’ll never be able to maximise your opportunities.

Business Tip: Befriend a competitor. Explore collaborations and refer unwanted business to each other.

Business Tip: Help others work with you by creating an instruction manual for yourself on how you work best.

Business Tip: Try to read at least one business article a week. It will expand your thinking as an entrepreneur.

Business Tip: Be grateful. Thank colleagues and advisors that help and support you along the way, because they’ll be more likely to stick around.