Rule #12 Let Contracts Work For You Not Against You.

As a startup, you can’t afford to be in a position of disadvantage when dealing with the vendors that supply you with your goods and...

Rule #11 The Best Way To A Persons Heart Is Through Their Pocket

Don't think just coz you’re this super cool entrepreneur with a Harvard degree and a cute smile that your staff will follow you blindly....

Rule #10 Every Penny Counts

With starting a new business your always gonna be tempted to add all the bells and whistles to everything you do. Recliner office chairs,...

Rule #9 Use The Probation Period Wisely.

Hiring and firing isn’t cheap, especially for a startup, so make sure you make your mind up about your employees before the probation...

Rule #8 When Outsourcing, Do A Proper Background Check First.

The most detrimental thing you can ever do to your startup is to outsource to a company that doesn’t have the skills or knowhow to get...

Rule #7 Imitation is NOT the best form of flattery.

The same connotation that the term “There’s nothing worse than a rat” has in movies, rings true when it comes to startups dealing with...

Rule #6 Always Have A Paper Trail

With all the excitement of setting up a new business, a lot of people might get careless with their paper trails, but it’s of paramount...

Rule #5 Product Product Product

Concentrate all your energy, every molecule of it, on creating a great product, basically whatever your selling. And if you've got it...

Rule #4 Call, Email, Message, Hustle.

Perseverance and persistence, is what sets achieving greatness apart from just being mediocre. Be constantly on top of your work, Call...

Rule #3 Shhhhhh, Don't Tell Anyone Anything.

Walk the lonely road if you have to, just don't tell anyone anything until its too late for them to do something about it. The temptation...

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