I ran a business for 8 years, and here's what I learned:

1. Open a profitable business, don't open a loss-making one.

2. Make a lot of profit whenever possible.

3. Hire effective and independent employees; don't hire ineffective and dependent ones.

4. If you're the one running the show, delegate.

5. If you're tired, take a break.

6. To earn 12 million a year, earn 1 million a month.

7. If you don't have enough clients, attract more.