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.

Success on any level begins when you accept responsibility for creating life what you want. You are the only person who can truly make it happen. Not your boss, your business partner, your financial planner, your spouse of life-partner. Just you.

There are plenty of ways to get ahead. The first is so basic I'm almost embarrassed to say it: spend less than you earn.

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

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.

Learn as much as you can about your proposed business. Ask questions. Join industry associations. Study successful competitors carefully.

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.