Business Tip: Everything about you, and the way you do business, needs to let people know that you are a professional running a serious business.

Business Tip: When you’re starting a business, you need to become an expert on your industry, products and services if you’re not already.

Business Tip: Don’t wait until you’ve officially started your business before getting clients or customers; our business can’t survive without them.

Business Tip: Start your business while you are still employed. This means money in your pocket while you’re going through the start-up process.

Business Tip: Set your launch date within a buffer zone. Plan to be ready at least 10 days before you need to actually launch and avoid unnecessary strain.

Business Tip: Unless your family members have the money to lose, don’t borrow from their retirement or savings. If you lose their money, it will haunt you.

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: If you want to start a business without a lot of money, either try to increase your capital from outside sources, or reduce your needs and costs.

Business Tip: Know where your customers spend time online. You don’t have to be everywhere, just where your customers are. Communicate with them there.

Business Tip: Don’t waste time or spend money on non-core issues when starting a business. In fact, don’t spend any money until you make some.