This sounds easy, but you’d be surprised at how many people have a hard time articulating their idea, if it takes you more than one or two sentences to describe your product or business, you probably don’t have a clear enough vision of how it’s going to work or whom it’s for.

Lori Greiner

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As an entrepreneur, you can always find a solution if you try har... by Lori Greiner

As an entrepreneur, you can always find a solution if you try hard enough.

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Entrepreneurs: The only people who work 80 hour weeks to avoid wo... by Lori Greiner

Entrepreneurs: The only people who work 80 hour weeks to avoid working 40 hour weeks.

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Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week to avoid workin... by Lori Greiner

Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40 hours a week.

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Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist--while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!

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Your success will have everything to do with how you perceive yourself, because how you perceive yourself is how others will perceive you, too.

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A brilliant idea doesn't guarantee a successful invention. Real magic comes from a brilliant idea combined with willpower, tenacity, and a willingness to make mistakes.

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Ive been making products for so long, I have a gut feel for what is right - what will work and what wont. I can tell instantly if its a hero or a zero.

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In the beginning I was really, really lean. For the longest time I did it all. I played every hat. I was in the factory, doing the graphic design, the photography, the selling - literally everything. I saved money doing what I could myself. It was hard but I learned. I learned that nobody's better than you to get your business off the ground. The experience you get is priceless.

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Reach for the stars; you might just catch one. by Lori Greiner

Reach for the stars; you might just catch one.

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Entrepreneurship is the way we take control of our lives in a tou... by Lori Greiner

Entrepreneurship is the way we take control of our lives in a tough economy.

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You can make anything happen if you put your mind to it. by Lori Greiner

You can make anything happen if you put your mind to it.

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If your home environment is good and peaceful and easy, your life... by Lori Greiner

If your home environment is good and peaceful and easy, your life is better and easier.

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The big thing for me is, I never think about myself as a female in business. I'm a person in business.

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In business it is most often all about getting your foot in the door and once you do, everything opens up and things start to naturally progress into bigger and more opportunities.

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I had a history for starting something and maybe getting halfway done. Then I'd see the same thing I was doing on the bestseller list! My ideas were right, but I hadn't done them fast enough.

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Not only is a good name catchy and memorable, it should help people understand what your business does. If your name reflects your products or services you'll have a much better chance of being found [via Google search], so it's important to choose wisely.

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Hire prudently, go slow and don’t go overboard. by Lori Greiner

Hire prudently, go slow and don’t go overboard.

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Entrepreneurialism is supposed to be fun! by Lori Greiner

Entrepreneurialism is supposed to be fun!

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I prefer to like the people I invest in, but it's not an absolute necessity, as long as they have a good mind and I know they'll do whatever it takes to be successful.

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I have an innate instinct for knowing what's going to work. by Lori Greiner

I have an innate instinct for knowing what's going to work.

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