Deborah Olivo of VidaAire gives New Year’s advice for budding entrepreneurs.

There may be no better time to launch a business than the New Year, when resolutions are fresh and energy is high. We asked a few of our successful entrepreneurs to share their best tips for starting up. 

When Deborah Olivo — a single mom — lost her job in the lowest point of the recession, she had no choice but to try and make a living with what she already did as a hobby. Mixing essential oils in her kitchen, in 2009, Olivo launched VidaAire, a line of all natural sanitizers and air fresheners.

In this video, Olivo shares her tips for boosting productivity as a female entrepreneur.

Check out an entire report about Olivo’s startup story here.

Listen to advice from other successful female entrepreneurs in our New Year’s Advice Series:
What it Takes to Start Your Own Business
Three Secrets of Success for Female Entrepreneurs
A Step That Can Take Your Business to the Next Level
Three Secrets of Success for Female Entrepreneurs
A Tip to Help Boost Your Business’ Bottom Line
The Key to Staying in Business
How to Grow a Business from Day One