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

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To a small business owner who has a small number of customers, losing just one customer has a significant impact on organizational health. As a small business owner, of course you’re going to try to cut costs and stretch the budget wherever possible. Being cheap about the wrong things. pat yourself on the back.

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Startup Strategy Roundtable: African Tech Entrepreneurs Emerging

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We discussed marketing, advertising and direct marketing agencies as being the best channel partners for him. Initially I thought he was targeting young Indian consumers, but then he started discussing small business owners. I told him he needs to pick one segment to go to market. Again some spray and pray.

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Risk Avoiders Are Opportunity Missers: 10 Excuses Business Owners Make

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However, you’re certain it can’t be done without buying and mastering a certain software program that lets you personalize your marketing efforts. Instinctively, you know she’d be perfect for your team and she hinted that she might be in the market for a job change. Thinking Aloud business risk risk Tom Panaggio'

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