Here are a series of suggestions for working smarter:

Locks and keys may be low tech, but they're a high priority for securing physical assets. And it's a good idea, by the way, to have your locks changed periodically.

If you're currently employed, you have first-hand knowledge of what it's like to be an employee. If you think going into business for yourself will mostly mean doing the same thing, but for yourself, you're in for a surprise. Small business owners are responsible for the entire business, which involves a lot more than just providing goods or services. It's likely that all the administrative and managerial duties currently performed by your employer will fall on you.