The Koronette - August 2015

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5 BE PATIENT. R​emember that success doesn’t happen overnight. It’ll take blood, sweat, and tears, and also some time, before you see desired results or profit. Treat it like a marathon—keep a steady pace, don’t stop, and just keep going.

6 NETWORK. D​on’t be afraid to get out there to meet new people or reconnect with old friends and classmates. The more people you share your new venture with, the more real it will feel and become. And you’ll never know who else may become a part of your tribe and be a source of support for you and your business.

7 “SHAKE IT OFF”. T​here’s a difference between someone giving constructive criticism or feedback and someone who’s quick to say you’re crazy and are going to fail. Again, there are people who just won’t “get” what you’re doing. Remember that “haters gonna hate” and you just need to shake ’em off. The negativity won’t serve you or your business. Keep your eyes on the prize and keep doing you!

8 START BEFORE YOU’RE READY. N​ow this might sound like it’s contradicting “do your homework.” But you don’t have to have all your ducks in a row before you can start. Creating a Facebook page for


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