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Starting a Business

As an entrepreneur, you’ll need a plan to avoid pitfalls and to build a profitable small business. And to create that plan, you’ll need to do research on various topics, from exploring your personality to conducting market analysis, and reviewing your finances. You’ll also need to ask and answer plenty of questions. What kind? Do you have self-discipline? Are you prepared to run a business that may require working 12-16 hours a day six days a week or more? And do you have the basic skills needed to run your new enterprise?

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