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March 22, 2015 07:19 pm | Updated 07:19 pm IST

What is the one thing that an entrepreneur has to do everyday without fail?

Anurag

Understanding customers! Customers will eventually decide if the product/service offered by the company will stand the test of time.

Is it right for me to be sceptical about forming a startup with a group of friends or should I trust that we have come a long way together and can go further as well in business?

Priya Jain

Starting a company is a big commitment in terms of time, effort and money (in direct as well as indirect ways). You have to ensure the clarity of strengths and roles of each co-founder. I would also advise you to enter into founders’ agreement which clearly outlines the roles, responsibilities and share of the business.

I am a photographer by passion and profession. Should I join a company as a full-time employee or be a freelancer?

Jay

A disciplined freelancer life requires professional maturity, financial strength and good network.

If the full-time position meets your professional dreams and aspirations, you should go for the full-time job.

Please suggest some good business books that one can read and benefit from.

Sandeep T

Here are five books I would recommend:

Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Peter Drucker

Good Strategy, Bad Strategy by Richard Rumelt

Adapt by Tim Harford

Great by Choice by Jim Collins and Morten Hansen

Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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