Business Tip: Identify a problem to solve within the market you’re interested in. This will lead you to what you business should focus on.

Business Tip: Know how to take criticism. Take as much feedback from as many people as you can, as this will help you in the long run.

Business Tip: Don’t take on offices or business premises until you can afford to, and absolutely have to. Rent is very expensive.

Business Tip: Be true to yourself. If you follow that principle, a lot of decisions will be easier to make.

Business Tip: Something worth doing might take a while, so really flesh out the potential of the business and be honest about whether it’s worth doing.

Business Tip: Act like a start-up. Watch every coin and triple-check every expense. Keep your costs low and manage your cash flow effectively.

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.