My Bottom Line: Heather Killen, Hemisphere Capital

26 January 2012 Last updated at 10:02 ET Help

Heather Killen is managing partner at Hemisphere Capital. She says it is important to be patient in business.

Often deals are done on gut instinct, and Heather says if it feels right today, it will feel right tomorrow. Take your time, do more due diligence and learn more about the people you are planning to work with.

Heather appeared on The Bottom Line which is broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service. Subscribe to the podcast or watch it on the BBC News Channel.

Find more business wisdom from other chief executives on the My Bottom Line website.

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