25 Things Tips for being a better Entrepreneur

Here's your quick tips for September. Make it a September to Remember.

1. Don't let emotions cloud your judgment.
2. Never stop networking.
3. Learn from your own mistakes.
4. No matter how successful, you should never stop learning.
5. Invest in learning how to be a better expert in your industry.
6. Spending money on an attorney and accountant will save you money in the wrong run.
7. Change your mindset and your business will grow.
8. Choose your business partnerships carefully.
9. Feel the fear of the unknown but do it anyway.
10. You don't have to always be the innovator; it's okay to adopt and adapt it to fit your needs.
11. Have a marketing plan and budget.
12. If you don't have a business mentor, you better get one and quick.
13. Your income will be the average of your 5 closest friends, so pick them wisely.
14. Use the internet as a resource of free information that can be used to grow your business.
15. Learn to manage your business finances well and keep them separate from your personal.
16. Learn to be a team player.
17. Base your decisions on the metrics that illustrate it is a good decision for business.
18. If you don't take any risks, there won't be any rewards.
19. Never give up no matter what others say or do.
20. Use your email signature to promote your business.
21. Be willing to work for free when it can grow your business.
22. having a blog site will enhance your personal brand and grow your business.
23. Avoid mental candy and focus on mental protein.
24. Invest your time to grow into the business person you envision.
25. Around every corner lies an opportunity for you to sell something. Nothing happens until You sell something.

Remember, the YWCA Center for Women's Entrepreneurship is here to help you become a better entrepreneur. Contact us at dcwe@ywcade.org or 302.224.4060 x216.