If you're a small business owner, it's implied that you're new to your daily routine and to the business world in general. While getting adjusted to your new surroundings, mistakes will be made and bad habits will form. The way to overcome these bad habits and to prevent them from impeding your business and affecting your customers is to be aware of what they are beforehand.

The following is a list of common bad business habits small business owners should avoid:
1. Not encouraging employees
2. Bad delegation
3. Bad decision making
4. No employee incentives
5. Lack of foresight
6. Endangering fragile company info
7. Not paying attention to the market
8. Have realistic expectations
9. Be sure to have an online presence