Many long-time small business owners would agree with the line from the 1970s song by the band Faces: “I wish that I knew what I know now.”

Over years of running a small business, owners inevitably gather many lessons about how to grow and run a business more effectively. Thankfully, many of these owners are more than happy to share their business advice.

Here are seven business tips from several successful small business owners that are worth paying attention to:
1. Build a Support Network
2. Be Very Specific With Your Small Business Goals
3. Delegate Whenever Possible
4. Keep Your Overhead Low
5. Find Your Best Niche - and Stick With It
6. Keep Your Day Job Just a Little Longer
7. Avoid Distractions at All Costs

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