(Tweeted by Shara Lawrence-Weiss, owner of Mommy Perks, on June 23, 2009)

Tip One:

Be thoughtful of others. Even if they don’t share the philosophy, it’s okay. The only heart you are responsible for is your own.

Tip Two:

Be careful when working trades with others. Have things in writing. If they still claim not to understand, walk away. Move on.

Tip Three:

DO NOT worry about those who un-follow you on twitter. Care about the HERE and NOW. Those are the ones that matter.

Tip Four:

If you want friends, be a friend. If you want business, give business. Those who are giving always have a better return.

Tip Five:

Networking is a 2-way street. If you are trying to network with someone who just TAKES, let them go. Find others who “get it.”

Tip Six:

Do you want to be paid for your products & services? Then be willing to pay others for theirs. Anything less is unfair and selfish.

Tip Seven:

Want comments left on your blogs & fan pages? Then leave comments for others. “Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you.”

Tip Eight:

Paying for ads/PR with a company that never updates you or writes? Find a company that does! They are out there. Just look & ask.

Tip Nine:

Don’t just ask others to help you. Offer to help them. Life works better with give & take. You’ll lose friends if you are a TAKER.

Tip Ten:

Be fair, ethical & trustworthy. These biz practices will carry over into everything you do and others will be more likely to patron you.

*Tip Eleven (submitted by Loiuse of Signing Famlies):

Be the kind of business person that allows you to sleep at night vs. wondering if something will eventually “catch up ” with you because it was illegal, unethical or just plain wrong.