Ask Google “how to start a business” or “tips for starting a business” and it will answer with roughly two billion and 186 million results, respectively. Most, if not all of the tips or advice we found offered nothing of real substance to the reader. Generic “advice” is fine for those who are only interested in reading about how to start a business, or explaining the process to a toddler. However, if you’re interested in actually starting and running a successful business, read on.