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Top 5 – for week ending 15 October

The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners.

1. Making a small mistake often allows you to regain focus and get back on track, helping avoid bigger mistakes that might have occurred in the future.
2. Use the mistake as an opportunity to learn more about yourself and your business. Examine how you reacted to the problem and whether it was the correct reaction to have.
3. Some business owners have very unrealistic expectations about what they can hope to achieve. If they fail to achieve their goals, it often makes them re-examine them more sensibly.
4. The fear of making a mistake is often far more damaging than the actual mistake. Experiencing failure is always the best way of overcoming fear.
5. Hopefully, making a mistake will inspire you to make changes to your business. Better planning can prevent errors from happening again. If you have additional tips, please share them in the comments section below.

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