The 10 silliest bits of advice to IGNORE when running a Business

As soon as you talk to friends and associates about going into business there will be no shortage of tips, advice and guidance offered to you. It’s important to talk with others who have are experienced in business, especially those who have been successful. Think twice about taking advice from anyone in business without a successful track record. This includes advisers whose advice contradicts that given by highly successful business owners.

The following are 10 bits of advice which are straight out silly and stupid. If you are ever contemplating buying or running a business make sure you ignore these so called “pearls of wisdom” when they are “thrown” at you.

1. “You will make a fortune – go for it.”
   People who tell you that you will make a fortune and encourage you to get right into business without taking the time to talk with you and assess what your business is all about are simply fools. If they are not in a successful business themselves, then they are not only fools, but also idiots. Steer well clear from this advice. Make sure all your decisions are based on sound research and facts. I