Business Tip: Make sure that you take out business insurance as early as you can afford it. Choose an insurance package that best suits your business.

Business Tip: If your idea is rejected by customers or investors, don’t give up. Rather use their criticisms to help you to improve your idea.

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.