Y - You Own It

You Own It - Running a business means that you own any successes and failures. Successful business owners take charge, work hard and adapt to adversity to make their businesses work.

Small business owners have to be master problem solvers and incredibly self-reliant. That doesn't mean that they can't ask for help, but they have to be motivated enough to make that help work for them in their business. An art business requires daily hard work and dedication that not everyone anticipates. It also is filled with many disappointments, both financially and professionally. Artists must know how to pick themselves up, brush themselves off and persevere through any tough times.

Whether your business is a success or a failure, remember that you own it and only you can make the changes necessary to make it great.