people you connect with, the better known you become, and the more likely you are to be able to find and seize great opportunities. Most of my success has come because I connected with people in my community and reached out to them for support. Join your Chamber of Commerce, join a business association, get your name out there and get known. The third piece of advice I would give is GET CREATIVE. You don't have to buy everything. You can often trade services with other businesses. You can also split costs on advertising with nearby businesses. If you can put together a proposal that makes it a win-win for both sides, most people are willing to listen to what you have to say. How do you keep motivated through difficult times? I keep motivated through difficult times because I keep in mind why it is that I'm creating this business. The why has changed for me, over the years. At first, I just wanted to be rich because I thought if I had enough money I wouldn't have any more problems. Now, though, my goal is to use the proceeds of my money to help the homeless get on their feet. That is what motivates me today, the knowledge that success for me means success for them. What's your favourite quote? "There is no try, only do" -- Yoda. Yes, I'm a geek and proud of it, but more importantly I don't believe in trying. Trying is taking a