Launching a new business is terrifying. I should know I did it twice. My first business was a non-profit organization - a community center established to be a safe haven for school aged children. Although my partners and I had great intentions we lacked a clear vision and . unfortunately the non-profit had to be dissolved. One would consider this an epic failure, however I consider this to be a very monumental lessons on my journey to success. It’s because of this experience (closing the business and going into major debt) I learned what not to do when I launched my second business.

So that you can avoid some of the pitfalls I faced, I share with you a few valuable tips. Here are five tips to help you successfully launch your purpose-driven business.