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Lessons Learned After Five Years in Business

My Internet business is turning five! This is a significant anniversary for me. Statistics tell us that many small businesses go under within the first five years.

Frankly, I never thought I’d make it this far. I had too many strikes against me, or so I thought.

To make a long story short, I started my Internet business with no business background or experience, no cash, and hindered by poor eyesight that makes it difficult to stare at a monitor for extended periods.

Without These 10 Ingredients Your Business Will Fail

Are you a small business owner? Are you thinking about starting a small business? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then there are some things that you need to know. Statistics show that 95% of small businesses fail within the first 5 years of operation. I consider this number to be quite high, though probably not too far from accurate. The good news is that with the proper ingredients, you can be one of the 5% that succeed. Think of it like baking a cake. If you don’t include all the right ingredients, your cake won’t rise. The same applies to your business. Although every business has its differences, there are 10 ingredients that every business should share.

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