Business Tip: Choose a business name that’s unique, available and relevant.

Business Tip: Research the different types of business ownership models there are available, and which will be best for you, eg. a partnership.

Business Tip: Listen to the advice of experienced business-owners and entrepreneurs.

Business Tip: Get your family on board. Ask for their support. They should know that this will be a challenge financially and emotionally.

Business Tip: Find the right investors. Your investors need to share your passion and vision for the future of the business.

Business Tip: Find a mentor. Talk to people you know with experience of what you’re planning to do. Find someone to offer you support and advice along the way.

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: Be a great leader by empowering your people, and making them leaders of themselves. Earn their respect by being the one who serves most.

Business Tip: Sometimes when things get challenging on your path as an entrepreneur, you have to commit yourself to moving forward, regardless of fear.

Business Tip: Look like a professional with business cards, a business phone and an email address. Treat people in a professional, courteous manner.