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Being on your own isn’t easy, and fearless leading is the essence of the successful entrepreneur. Here we have 25 of the essential tools (some for sale, some innate) gathered so you can to bulk up your utility belt for success.

1. A relationship with your banker ~ we’re not talking a little nod, but a first name basis & a handshake that seals deals over friendly conversation
2. The maximum credit line you can get. This sits on the back shelf, unused and awaits the rainy day with the BIG IDEA
3. iPhone – The apps alone will justify the purchase of this little gem
4. Netgear Wireless 3G router & cell card – make an instant hot-spot ANYWHERE
5. A Blog: You have important things to say – you need a stage. Start a blog & commit to post once a week
6. A Twitter posse…. these are your foot-soldiers for social media & assist you in spreading your word
7. Membership to Entrepreneurs Organization (which includes a forum/Board of Advisors)
8. Great set of headphones for desk & travel – I recommend Bose Head Phones
9. That fabulous power suit or ensemble that makes you look & feel great
10. 3 confidants you can be completely honest with (there’s that Entrepreneur’s Organization membership again)
11. A well made 2 day carry-on (Tumi if you’re feeling rich, Samsonite is dandy too)
12. 1 person that can back you up if things go awry – a strong virtual assistant
13. 3 clever ice breaker/conversation starters (book/movie/vacation/current events = all good starters)
14. Ability to ball-park price in your head without trouble, embarrassment or flinching
15. Enough poise to speak well in front of an audience without hesitation
16. 1 press person/contact that will run your story in a pinch
17. A good elevator pitch
18. Confidence to lead, even when in doubt
19. A comfortable bluetooth headset
20. A superfast laptop with WI-FI that travels well
21. Phone Jammer - we all need some silence when conducting business
22. Mind mapping & organizational software
23. A traveling Nuvi, or other GPS smartphone software
24. A Kindle, subscribed to all the blogs & periodicals that are relevant to your industry
25. Access to peer learning and stimulation (there’s that Entrepreneur’s Organization membership again)

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