Don’t make these common business mistakes

1. Don’t do things you’re not good at, hire someone

2. Don’t blame others

3. Don’t ignore the math—Know all your numbers off by heart

4. Don’t take your employees for granted

5. Don’t mistreat your suppliers

6. Don’t get mistreated by your customers

7. Don’t ignore your customers (and complaints)

8. Don’t forget to pay your taxes (and keep funds on provision for it)

9. Don’t give up equity (get partners as a last resort, use loan capital)

10. Don’t invest in too much technology-look at return on investment!

11. Don’t think that the good or bad times will last forever

12. Don’t always play it safe

13. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

14. Don’t worry about your competition

15. Don’t ignore the future

16. Don’t let politics get in the way of your business

17. Don’t be a jerk—unless you need to be…Be nice, but not a pushover

18. Don’t work too many hours (you are your own employee)

19. Don’t stop taking opportunities to learn

20. Finally—don’t lose sight of WHY you’re doing this, eye on the ball!