Business Tip: You don’t always need to pay for expensive software. Check freeware and open source software for programs for your business first, before buying.

Business Tip: Keep up to date with the new technology coming out all the time, and see if any of it will male running your business easier.

Business Tip: Keep your body moving. Running your own business can be stressful. Go out for a run, head to the gym or attend a yoga class.

Business Tip: Work on your communication skills. You need to able to clearly and calmly communicate with your investors, colleagues and employees.

Business Tip: Don’t try to do everything yourself. A good leader knows how to delegate and manage effectively.

Business Tip: People who are successful often credit their success to a mentor or a group of mentors who really helped guide them to get to where they are.

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.