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How to Start a Startup

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We alsothought wed be able to sign up a lot of catalog companies, becauseselling online was a natural extension of their existing business.But in 1996 that was a hard sell. Because so little money is involved, raising seedcapital is comparatively easy-- at least in the sense of getting aquick yes or no. This is calledseed capital.

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Busted or Confirmed? 3 Common Myths About Starting A Business

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Fortunately, many startup myths revolve around three common topics (business plans, money, and unnatural hustle). Many aspiring and even experienced entrepreneurs blindly believe those myths to be true and either take too long to start their business or never feel confident enough to get going.