1. You think it looks good, but your website probably looks like your little brother designed it. And, don’t go to one of these template businesses. Most people can see them a mile away. You get what you pay for! Look professional!

2. Your business phone answering machine is your house phone and the message is: “Hi…You’ve reached the Smith clan…Mark, Mindy, Mary, and Michael value your call, so please leave message when you hear Ruffy, our dog, bark”! Change it and tell your Mom when she calls not to hang up…she has the right number.

3. Your business cards and stationary were produced with your inkjet printer or are from some spiffy, cut-rate printing service…Once again, you get what you pay for.

4. You only check email three times a week and are not prompt with replies…this goes for phone calls, too. People love to deal with someone who is professional…and, that means being prompt.

5. Not wanting to call anyone outside your area code. Hey, call that guy in Great Britain or on the other side of the country if you think it will benefit you.

6. Banner exchanges, reciprocal links, mail blasters, spamming, etc. The work is NOT worth the return. Nobody really cares about your banner, link, or email blast to 500,000 for $4.95……they only care about theirs!

7. Fearing failure and not having a “failure is not an option” mindset…Attitude is key!

8. Little passion for your business…just doing it to make money….forget success if this is the case and go get another job if you just want money.

9. Buying into the “something for nothing” pitfall on the net. Buying the “silver bullets” of self-proclaimed gurus who promise you something for nothing. Get a real, live Mentor who has “made it”… don’t try to reinvent the wheel!

10. Playing too safe and taking little risk….working hard and not smart.

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