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How to Know If You’re Financially Ready to Start a Business

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Unfortunately, the odds aren’t necessarily in their favor: A survey of pandemic entrepreneurs found that more than half believe their business will fail within the year without extra aid. suppliers, margins, and so forth). In the wake of mass layoffs and resignations, the U.S. Pandemic aside, starting a business is a risky commitment.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/03

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Small Businesses Faces Sharp Rise in Cost of Health Care : As Congress nears votes on legislation that would overhaul the health care system, many small businesses say they are facing the steepest rise in insurance premiums they have seen in recent years. Hit the plastic. — ST. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

The Small Business Blog

The small gain, along with a fifth straight increase in sales, raised hopes that businesses will begin restocking their depleted shelves, helping… Most small businesses plan no ‘09 bonuses, survey shows : More small-business employees can expect no end-of-year bonuses or gifts for 2009. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/01

The Small Business Blog

Business owners increasingly upset over credit card transaction fees : Card issuers contend their swipe charges don’t hurt and should remain the same. The Latest Entrepreneurial Fantasy Is Selling Cupcakes : Move over restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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