Things I have learned so far.

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Things I have learned so far. a presentation about business

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Rachel Andrew http://edgeofmyseat.com http//grabaperch.com http://rachelandrew.co.uk @rachelandrew

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a (former) young business person

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a Prince’s Trust supported business

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You have to love doing what you do.

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- Walter Chrysler “I feel sorry for the person who can't get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisﬁed, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile.”

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Your own business gives YOU control of your life ...

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... make sure you are doing something you love, that makes you happy.

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- Steve Jobs “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.”

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There are opportunities in a downturn

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They might not be glamourous

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Know your ﬁgures...

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...but take professional advice

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Say YES a lot.

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Lucky breaks?

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“Can you write a couple of chapters of a book?”

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How hard you work is one thing YOU can control

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Work hard (and smart)

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Look after YOU

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“Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to ﬁnd time for illness” - Edward Stanley

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Enjoy the ride

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"We were young, but we had good advice and good ideas and lots of enthusiasm." - Bill Gates

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Thank you photo credits: http://www.flickr.com/photos/koalazymonkey/3681447024/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaibara/2545331599 http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrs_logic/4690732835/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/adactio/297867499/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikebaird/482031103/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvers/3000060539/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveparker/304675228/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/pagedooley/2577006675/ Drew McLellan