What I think what you're forgetting, Mr. Hessinger, is that you framed these 20 commandments originally as simple matter-of-fact rules. "Don't do this" and "Don't do that". Now, you're linking "further explanations" to the ones that the majority of rational business people would disagree with? Are you unclear about how you were amiss in presenting them as a list? But getting off that fact entirely, although it's at the crux of the problem, now you're saying that Audrey's off-base by asking family and friends? Excuse me... if this website is truly about bootstrapping...and encourages people to not even have a business account or phone line...then I can assume you wouldn't advice anyone to speak with anyone with a business degree either because THAT would cost money, right? So by your logic, if you have a business idea...DON'T pay someone to run it past and DON'T see what your family and friends may think (which is FREE ADVICE). Instead, ruminate everything in your own mind and NEVER get a second opinion before you break ground. That's insane... and again, I demand out of respect for me and other professionals that are offering our opinions and being "pissed on" for them... that you reveal your qualifications to discuss this field. It's blatently apparent to me why you've never formulated a successful business in your life... you don't listen to advice that doesn't match your own. That type of wearing blinders-approach is the first mistake any business owner can make,

Check out the post on banking for a condensed business resume. I DO appreciate your and everyone else's opinion and input on this blog. That's why the comment section is here. Thanks.