What would grandma tell you about running your business? Possibly, that you should start small, save money and make sure that you operate on a cash basis. Remember that debt can close down your business in a fast period if you cannot make your payments. Make sure that you always have a rainy day fund for the slow times. And make sure that you do not start off too big before you learn the ropes or you might be throwing away money on venues like trade shows for instance, that you are not ready for.