If you are seizing on a new business opportunity, deliberately move your customers' expectations up a few notches and consistently over-deliver on your promises - you will leave your competitors struggling to catch up.

Money is for making things happen.

Grow internally first. Strengthen your bottom line first before considering external growth.

I've had many challenges - every entrepreneur does - it's the nature of the beast.

Early on in your career, find someone better than yourself to run the business on a day-to-day basis. Remove yourself, maybe even from the building, and from the nitty-gritty. That way, you're going to be able to see the bigger picture and think of new areas to go into.

Believe in yourself and back yourself to come out on top. A fulfilling career is waiting for those brave enough to find it.

Complexity is your enemy. Any fool can make something complicated. It is hard to keep things simple.