1. Passion, integrity, expertise and tenacity as its tough out there
2. Have a great business partner, with complimentary skills to share the journey with
3. Find great mentors and advisors in the same and different fields to your business
4. Develop networks of dynamic men and woman
5. Thing big, think global
6. Take calculated risks, be flexible and open to change
7. Hire and work with top people, cut poor performers quickly
8. Debt is necessary, be it bank loans, grants, private investors or venture capitalists
9. Don’t be afraid to ask for help
10. Question everything, everyone and negotiate
2. Have a great business partner, with complimentary skills to share the journey with
3. Find great mentors and advisors in the same and different fields to your business
4. Develop networks of dynamic men and woman
5. Thing big, think global
6. Take calculated risks, be flexible and open to change
7. Hire and work with top people, cut poor performers quickly
8. Debt is necessary, be it bank loans, grants, private investors or venture capitalists
9. Don’t be afraid to ask for help
10. Question everything, everyone and negotiate