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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Media & Marketing. Small Business. Media Agencies. Overall, nonventure-backed companies fail more often than venture-backed companies in the first four years of existence, typically because they dont have the capital to keep going if the business model doesnt work, Harvards Mr. Ghosh says. West Virginia.

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25 Entrepreneurs Reveal What They Love About Running Their Business

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What I love about this business is it keeps you constantly on your toes whether it’s creativity, technology, sales and marketing and social media promotions. And that we were able to combine our respective skill-sets to create a successful business. Owning your own business allows you to do that!