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Eight Ways To Get Past The Fear Of “No”  And Start Risking Rejection

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That franchise, of course, became Kentucky Fried Chicken. One of the main reasons why hopeful business owners don’t succeed is not because they don’t have a worthy product or a well-thought-out business plan, but because they’re afraid of rejection. The problem is many entrepreneurs aren’t willing to take that risk.

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How to Start a Real Estate Business

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Step 1: Planning. Whether you’re starting a real estate business, a corner coffee shop, or a company that manufactures rocket parts, it’s a good idea to write a business plan. According to real estate investor Eric Bowlin , the purpose of a business plan is twofold. Free Business Plan Template.

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Small Business Calendar of Events

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Help influence our nation’s economic and political agenda by advocating for pro-business policies through the Rally on the Hill portion of the program.

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Bad Boys and the Fab Five: Business Lessons from Basketball History

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ESPN’s strategy demonstrates the importance of being able to adjust your business plan in real-time as you receive positive (or negative) feedback from your target market. Conventional wisdom was thrown out the window, and, for the most part, it had worked. On April 5, 1993 the two teams went head to head.

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I’m Almost 29, Is It Too Late to Start a Business?

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But, Sanders didn’t stop and eventually, went on to found and franchise ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken’. If this were true, there would be no such thing as a competitor or a ‘sample business plan’ for X industry, something we have hundreds of ! The common denominator? They never stopped trying.

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