as possible and you will succeed. Buy an expensive car only to feel like a "real" businessman and you will never become one.

Hiring friends and relatives
The most delicate and potentially harmful matter in running your own is the help you receive from your friends and relatives. At first, it is often what counts most - both for practical and psychological reasons. However many small businesses become reliant from the unpaid work of friends and/or relatives and it will sooner or later end. That's why it is highly recommended to pay them from the very beginning (even if your loved ones protest) - this will let you keep an eye on the real cost of and won't turn you into blood-sucking monster that requires more and more but gives nothing back.

Internet
Internet is one of the most powerful tools in business. It is not only about eBay, but also about fast, reliable and cheap communication between you and your contractors and customers. Also, as the Internet becomes more and more useful for advertising purposes, having your own website is a must - otherwise you loose from 50% to 90% of potential customers.
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