As Difficult and Treacherous as Climbing an Ice-covered Mountain in Spring

Ready to start your own business? Great! But have you positioned yourself for success? Earning a share within a given market and establishing yourself with clients is no easy task. It is important to be aware of pitfalls and hazards of doing business. These 5 tips will help guide your thinking to successful small business development:

1. Make a Friend - Don't be a lone wolf, connect with your peers.
2. Embrace Chaos - Starting a business is messy, things will not be perfect.
3. Always be Open for Business - Never let an opportunity pass you by.
4. Your Business is Sales - Whether a service or product, you are selling to your customers.
5. Spend Money - It is true that you have to spend to make, and making money is a version of success.