b"ARTICLEaccount and advised me to pay myself something from that bank account - even if it's just 50 a monthto create that psychological separation. It actually took many years until I could pay myself a proper salary out of the business. You need to be strict with yourself and diligent about how you separate yourself from the business.Finally, I think early on in business, its vital to get help around managing people if you're going to have employees. I wish I had understood a bit more about HR at the very beginning and engaged HR consultants earlier. I think one of your first employees in any business should Be true to yourself andbe somebody to look after your people, your values. Other thingsbecause it's one of the most stressful things that you do, carries the most may change, but what isresponsibility and requires lots of time most important to you canand energy. If you look after people well it will come back tenfold because be a thread that is consistentpeople appreciate when they feel valued, through this whole journey. respected and looked after. Of course, you also need to behave correctly with resources out there, so dont be afraid tothe legal obligations towards your people ask for help and try new thingsyoulland doing that from the start is vital. surprise yourself with what you can learnIf you could go back in time, what and do. I wish I had benefitted frommessage would you say to the person who mentorship in the early days, but I nowstarted this journey?have mentors and a peer group of otherI would say, Be true to yourself and female CEOs from a range of industriesyour values. Other things may change, and we discuss the challenges togetherbut what is most important to you can and share solutions and support.be a thread that is consistent through Funding can of course be an issue forthis whole journey. Be brave and stop entrepreneurs. Many entrepreneurs haveworrying that you will fundamentally to seek funding, and its key to have achange as a person. You can live your strong business plan and a great ideavalues to the company's strength and thats attractive to investors and for grantthat can inform your company values and applications. You can get lots of supportculture. with this, and then pressure test it with aId also tell myself to enjoy the journey range of people - get them to pick holesmore and not worry so much because and ask questions. We've also had a lotit's all going to work. These days, the of help from business incubators alongnumbers are bigger and everything is on the way, which is a great place to geta larger scale - you almost have to down-this type of support or work together onregulate the stress in proportion to the things like your elevator pitch. However,size of the business. Id caveat that with not giving too much away because it's your business andCan you give a message and some your idea. Believing in yourself is supertips to other women wanting to be important - you know what you're doingentrepreneurs?and nobody else can do this without you.First of all, have some self-belief and Know your worth and stick to your guns.GO FOR IT! Nothing will give you more It's important to remember the businesssatisfaction and sense of purpose.is a standalone entity - it is not you! InMy top tip for making it work is to have the early days, my accountant remindeda good support network around you. me the business account is not myHaving a great support network means 38www.inspiredvet.co.uk"