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By: Deryck Harlick

Deryck Harlick — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:07:31 +0000

I’m just ‘restarting’ a business and this post has reminded me what to do and not to do plus a couple of extra tips. Thank you, great work.

By: Laura Scholz

Laura Scholz — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:21:35 +0000

Yes! I mistakenly planned two days of back-to-back meetings yesterday and Monday, and I was just physically exhausted and completely overstimulated.

By: Gini Dietrich

Gini Dietrich — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:53:39 +0000

DITTO!

By: Gini Dietrich

Gini Dietrich — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:53:18 +0000

I really like the point you make about being “on” all the time. It’s sooooo true. And, if you tend to be introverted, it takes a lot out of you!

By: Gini Dietrich

Gini Dietrich — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:52:32 +0000

Clearly we ARE right!

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:31:04 +0000

I usually hate these posts and totally disagree with at least a couple of points, but this list is pretty well spot-on with my experience (and since I agree with you, you must be right…).

Seriously good points. Thanks.

By: Laura Scholz

Laura Scholz — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:28:40 +0000

And another one that applies in every aspect of business–be kind to the little people. Remember their names and keep in touch. They may turn into future clients, collaborators or business partners.

By: Laura Scholz

Laura Scholz — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:04:27 +0000

So many truths in here, Gini. Especially about balance. It’s not so much about balance as setting boundaries and priorities. There’s never enough time for anything. And trusting your gut–can’t beat it. I kick myself every time I don’t follow it.

I think the other advice I’d give is to be selective about who you do business with, even in the beginning. You’ll be excited about anyone and everyone who wants to work with you–trust your gut, pay attention to red flags and really think about your brand. And contracts. Everything in writing, even with friends.

The other thing about business and personal is that you have to realize that you ARE your brand. Any time you are in public, you are a representative of your business, even in social situations. You have to be “on” all the time. I really underestimated that.

Thanks for dispensing such grounded, sage advice on a regular basis.