Business Tip: If you’re already innately good at something, or have a skillset, embrace it. Don’t try to be all things for every aspect of your business.

Business Tip: Make the S.M.A.R.T.E.S.T (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound, enthusiastic, scrutinised and tested) plan for your business.

Business Tip: Target your market and customers to start a niche. Start small according to your resources; after you’ve dominated that niche, then expand.

Business Tip: Hear your customers’ questions and answer them; determine their problems and give them the right solutions.

Business Tip: Owning a business is not for the weak in spirit. You need a strong mind and heart to face the day-in and day-out work.

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

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.

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