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Going It Alone: 5 Lessons

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February 04, 2013
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Going It Alone: 5 Lessons

5 useful lessons I've learnt from running my own companies which will help anyone to succeed!

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Matthew Draycott

February 04, 2013
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Transcript

  1. Going it Alone: 5 Lessons! © Matthew C. Draycott 2013

  2. Hi… I’m @draycottmc

  3. 1. Have a vision of your future…

  4. 2. Learn to focus and self manage

  5. 3. Become obsessed with Cash flow

  6. 4. Get some friends

  7. 5. Don’t be a dick!

  8. Thanks to : j.Reed Purpleslog Stick_kim Via Flickr All other

    images remain the property of the relevant copyright holder.