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Advice from young entrepreneurs, from successful millionaires

You've got to be passionate about what you are doing. I think people that look for great ideas to make money aren't nearly as successful as those who say, 'Okay, what do I really love to do? What am I excited about?' "  Michael Dell, Founder and CEO, Dell Computers

"Stop just thinking about it, and make it happen. When you’re young is the best time to start your own business, as you do not have the responsibilities you will have when you're older. The worst that can happen if you fail now is that you have firsthand experience to make your next venture a success." Catherine Cook ,Founder, myyearbook.com  

"It is never too early to start. I started when I was 14. There was a lot of great information on the Internet. Just do the research and find a way to do what you want to do." Sean Belnick ,Founder, BizChair.com

"Understand the power of selling, not just things, but yourself and your ideas. Study business. Study those who have come before you, and find people with the same dreams and aspirations as you." Jermaine Griggs,Founder, Hear and Play Music Group

"People who say it takes money to make money are using the worst excuse ever. . . Create massive value for others by providing a solution where no other exists." Matt Mickiewicz ,Founder, Sitepoint, 99designs and Flippa

Find a solid support team who believe in your idea. "If someone starts to doubt your company and what you’re doing, you need to get rid of them." Juliette Brindak ,Cofounder/CEO, MissOandFriends.com

"Education helped polish the inherent entrepreneurs within us. Always be on the lookout for new venture opportunities from the voids and challenges you experience in your life. Success is finding solutions in challenges that help others; money is secondary." David Hauser & Siamak Taghaddos ,Co-founders / CEOs Grasshopper Group