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So you've heard the stories, read oodles of magazine articles, visited dozens of the millions of websites extolling the virtues of self employment, and have decided that you're ready.

 

 		This site is intended to bring some context to the world of "small business and entrepreneurship" without attempting to extinguish the flames of desire of the many, nor the dreams of those who yearn to achieve mastery of their own destiny.

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Did you know... Myths vs. Realities

Starting your own business is risky. Of all companies started,
  • about a third fail within 1 year,
  • half fail within 2 years,
  • 80% fail within 3 to 5 years
  • 1 out 3 businesses will close their doors within 6 months
  • 3 out of 4 will fail within 5 years
  • 9 out of 10 will eventually close

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    		• Myth: A small business is simply a little version of a big business.

    Reality: most experts agree that a small business is not a little big business, and at least in the area of financial management must have a different outlook and must apply different principles than those ordinarily used by big companies.

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