A savvy entrepreneur will not always look for investment money, first.

Good grooming is integral and impeccable style is a must. If you don't look the part, no one will want to give you time or money.

An entrepreneur needs to know what they need, period. Then they need to find an investor who can build off whatever their weaknesses are - whether that's through money, strategic partnerships or knowledge.

One of my business partners would remind me that no fashion line lasts forever, that we would hit the down curve eventually, and that we needed to look for new brands that complement the first one.

An entrepreneur must pitch a potential investor for what the company is worth as well as sell the dream on how much of a profit can be made.

My parents always taught me that my day job would never make me rich; it'd be my homework.