Be prepared for disappointment and frustration. Be persistent and bounce back even more determined to succeed.

Before you start trying to work out which direction the property market is headed, you should be aware that there are markets within markets.

Don't go into business with the sole objective of making lot of money. If you put service, quality, and customer satisfaction first-the money will follow.

Study the business you think you might like. Satisfy yourself that they will suit your needs. There are so many alternatives available - don't be too quick to choose. Just about any business can fail and any can succeed.

Don't invest in anything that you don't understand. Do your research first.

If you don't act now while it's fresh in your mind, it will probably join the list of things you were always going to do but never quite got around to. Chances are you'll also miss some opportunities.

A successful business is a good way to create significant wealth, but not every business will grow into a News Corporation or a McDonalds.