Roofing entrepreneur Sara Klindtworth of Solid Roofing NW in Salem, Ore.,
said mistakes can and will happen during the process of starting your own business, and will continue while running your business.
“It’s how we recognize and handle the mistakes that make the world of difference,” she said. “Simple mistakes to large ones, they’re going to happen. But owning up to them – whether it be with your customer, supplier, vendor, coworker, boss, or even as the boss with your employees – no matter how well you plan or think things through, we will all make some sort of mistake along the way. The key is how you handle it at the time.”