Inge Dowden Coaching

You can only focus on one thing at a time. Sure, you can do lots of things at the same time, but your attention will be diluted and you'll be less successful.

If you focus on building strong relationships with staff, customers and suppliers, your business will enjoy long term success.

It's an old proverb and one that's very valuable in business too: always look for the silver lining. In other words: find the opportunity behind the black cloud.

Don't be afraid to set big goals, but remember to celebrate the small achievements as otherwise you might get disheartened if it takes too long.

Don't worry about the things you can't control, just focus on the things you can control and take action. You'll soon improve your business and your life.

Successful people make the best of what they have, and that includes their start in life. They don't blame others for failure, and thank others for their help.

Not every new thing you try works out. Learn from your mistakes and move on. Trust that there will always be another opportunity around the corner.

If you take time at the end of the day to reflect on what happened and to remember all the good things, you'll sleep better and be more productive the next day.

Be confident, committed, focused, positive and persistent success will have no choice but to come to you.

Time is so much more precious than money, but not enough people realise this. Be very disciplined with how you use your time and don't waste it.