Hint: Bigger is not always better! A small, tightly managed community is more efficient than a sprawling metropolis. Don't expand too fast, or you'll find yourself with too few workers and your city will suffer.
Hint: Don't forget about the gods. Festivals, temples, and shrines will bring you into their favor. If you fail in your duties, their wrath will be quick and severe.
Hint: Even if your city has limited resources, you can often import cheap raw materials and turn them into more expensive products, which you can export to other cities for a nice profit.