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13 Of The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make (That May Not Seem Like Mistakes At All)

YoungUpstarts

Sometimes that sabotage might cost you ‘only’ a customer or a sale… but over time, a few customers here and a few dollars there can lead to your closing your doors forever. In 1983 he cofounded Direct Mail Express (DME) in Daytona Beach, Florida, with his siblings Mike and Kathy. Holding resources in reserve.

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Nine Risks You Must Take (And Keep On Taking) To Build A Sustainable Business

YoungUpstarts

From startup through the last sale, the spirit of risk is the unexpected edge for every business. Sub in new technology, a bigger store, a larger advertising budget, and on and on, for those two pennies and you get excuses made by struggling entrepreneurs everywhere. A willingness to take risks separates leaders from the rank and file.

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52 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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I am the founder/coach of Never Settle Coaching, LLC a coaching business. For example, it still heavily relies on print advertising (bridal magazines) and brides were limited to only shopping in brick and mortar stores to find their wedding attire. So I cut the corporate cord and co-founded Finespun Clothing.

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Risk Avoiders Are Opportunity Missers: 10 Excuses Business Owners Make

YoungUpstarts

Hoping that sales will get better or that conditions will improve is the wimp’s approach. Or maybe you offered an online deal to new customers, only to realize that the discount you advertised was a little too generous and wouldn’t allow you to make any profits. You can’t wait for everything to be perfect because it never will be.

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