25 Things You Need To Know

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Determine where and how you would like to use your talent. For example, would catering an occasional party be satisfying, or do you want to open a business?

Find a mentor. Seek out those who can offer insight and share the unwritten rules of the industry.

Trust in your ability. You can develop a rewarding venture if you’re willing to commit.

Know How to Manage Personal and Business Relationships
We all have more opportunities than we realize to overlap our personal and professional lives. To enhance every area of your life, think integration rather than compartmentalization. Get to know people beyond the small talk, and build trust by sharing your passions and struggles. For more advice, read The Relationship Edge in Business by Jerry Azuff (Wiley; $24.95).