As most entrepreneurs and business owners, Rakia Reynolds founded her business and had her fair share of twists, turns, ups and downs. After all, starting a business can be a rollercoster ride. She provided a list of 10 commandments that she learned based on her experience and entrepreneurs and business owners should heed.
- Be your authentic self.
- Be honest both with yourself and others about failures.
- Be ready with numerous backup plans.
- Know your strengths, limits and unique value proposition.
- Surround yourself with people who believe in your purpose and plan.
- Be transparent.
- Know when to hold back.
- Be careful of complaining.
- Make yourself a commodity and an in-demand product.
- Make a realistic plan.
Read more: 10 commandments for every small-business entrepreneur
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