10 Commandments of Successful Entrepreneurship Choose area of interest

carefully considering your talents, weaknesses, and resources

Be an expert on your industry

Know who the industry leaders are, learn about their successes, and meet them whenever possible

Find a niche market. What makes you unique? How are you different from anybody else out there?

Create an impressive professional image for both your business and yourself

10 Commandments of Successful Entrepreneurship Make a name for

yourself Assemble an

informal board of directors who can lend advice and support

Create a client list

Attract positive media attention for your company

Always under-promise and over-deliver (UPOD)

Source: Jennifer Kushell, author of The Young Entrepreneur’s Edge reprinted in The Costco Connection, June 1999, p.13 www.youngandsuccessful.com

Top 10 Success Killers Having more regrets

than dreams Saying “I can’t” Not staying in touch

with family Saying you hate

numbers Dressing like Anne

Nicole Smith

Talking like Ozzy Osbourne Feeling sorry for yourself Leaving a job undone Not facing your fears Comparing yourself with

someone else Source: Larry A. Thompson, author

of Shine: A Powerful Four-Step Plan for Becoming a Star in Anything You Do. www.projectriseandshine.com