Having left work in March to become a Web Designer I offer these tips to a safer business:

1. Pray - personally I find when I get God involved life gets into more perspective.
2. Family and friends are your most important asset. Don’t miss out on them just to get that job done.
3. Be yourself - I am an easy going relaxed and chill sort of guy. A business adviser said to me to get a suit. A suit - it’s just not me. I find the best technique of selling yourself is to be yourself.
4. Develop relationships. Always keep in contact with the client even when the job is done.
5. Enjoy what you’re doing - if you don’t do something different. Even if it means a radical change in your lifestyle.
6. Never be afraid to ask for help. Don’t just ask for help when you’re in trouble - ask for help when all is going well. It will enable you to be better prepared for the future.
7. Always be ready to offer help. Even if it costs you in time and money.
8. Never take it out on somebody or something else - always be ready to take responsibility for your own actions.
9. Don’t squash snails - ok what I mean is appreciate the small things in life. And don’t squash snails.

Rich
Romans 12 v 1