What are the common mistakes that new entrepreneurs make and how can you avoid making them yourself? Here is our top 10 list of mistakes people make when starting a business:

Too often businesses assume that offering more money is the only way to motivate employees. The reality is that employees value having strong leaders, who motivate them to do their best, just as much if not more

The dictionary definition of a mentor is "an experienced and trusted advisor," or "guide, tutor or coach." The definition of a critic sounds similar, "a person who offers reasoned judgment or analysis." The big difference, of course, is that a mentor looks ahead to help you, while a critic looks backward to tell you what you did wrong.