• Don’t cut people out of the loop- research the market and how it operates.
  • Find people who can mentor you and support you.
  • NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK.
  • Invest time and effort into learning new skills.
  • Learn to organsie people, time, and things.
  • Gather the right people around and VALUE them.
  • Look for alternatives, and think outside the box- DON’T get into patterns.
  • Reflect on your practice constantly.
  • Be a risk taker.
  • Get legal and financial advice- solicitor, and accountant who specialise in your area.
  • You have to adapt quickly to changes.
  • Learn new ways of working.
  • You have to get and get what you need for your business, don’t just ask people for help.
  • Learn to manage people and build teams.
  • Learn to work in an industry framework.
  • Manage money and growth (use mentors).
  • Don’t be afraid to ask people questions, or ask people for help if you need it.