The big thing for me is, I never think about myself as a female in business. I'm a person in business.

When I had challenges, it taught me to be more on top of it for the future. Things go wrong all the time when you're running your own business, but it's how you perceive it and deal with it that matters.

Not only is a good name catchy and memorable, it should help people understand what your business does. If your name reflects your products or services you'll have a much better chance of being found [via Google search], so it's important to choose wisely.

Hire prudently, go slow and don’t go overboard.

I think people don't like when you're not confident about what you're pitching, and they don't want to invest in you or get behind you.

If your home environment is good and peaceful and easy, your life is better and easier.

People trust I know what I'm doing. I have lots of credibility. I've had years of learning. I know and understand my business.