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We spend a lot of time giving advice on the things you absolutely should do in order to be successful as an entrepreneur. So, bucking the typical modus operandi around here, we figured it was time to focus on the ugly stuff you absolutely should not do. Sometimes, tough love is the best kind of support there is in Lutherville Timonium.

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StartupNation's 5 Startup No-No's

We spend a lot of time giving advice on the things you absolutely should do in order to be successful as an entrepreneur. So, bucking the typical modus operandi around here, we figured it was time to focus on the ugly stuff you absolutely should not do. Sometimes, tough love is the best kind of support there is.

And the no-no's are:

1. Writing a business plan before a life plan

This is a fast track to having your business own you instead of you owning your business. Instead, do the important self-assessment process to ensure you really have all your ducks (and bucks) in a row, then write your business plan.

2. Buying into your own hype

Passion is a key asset for entrepreneurs, but avoid the common pitfall of allowing that emotion to let you make foolish decisions and conclusions. Get real feedback from multiple parties to validate everything you’re so excited about. Learn more in " Business Growth Strategy: Don't buy into your own hype "

3. Believing in yourself, only

Leave the super heroes to the kids – avoid trying to do and be everything for your business. Focus your effort on what you’re best at and delegate and outsource the rest. The more you surround yourself with extremely capable people, the more you'll love your work.

4. Doing things how they've always been done

Just because people have done things the same way for eons doesn’t mean you should do them that way, too. Use technology to create efficiencies never before possible.

Author: Rich Sloan

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