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Apr 14
Tuesday

Mistakes To Avoid When Starting Up

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Are you thinking about launching a business or venture in the foreseeable future? Should that be the case, this list is worth going through. It details 10 of the most common mistakes that budding entrepreneurs make, in the hope of letting them avoid these pitfalls and shoot to the top, or make it to the second year in business at the very least. The full list, incidentally, can be found here. Check it out for a comprehensive elucidation as regards each point. In my case, I have appended my own observations at the bottom.

1) Not enough money.
2) Not thinking survival.
3) Losing momentum.
4) Doing it all alone.
5) Not hiring right away.
6. Doing it just for the money.
7. Getting to year 1, past year 2.
8. Don’t build around a customer.
9. Don’t seek mentors.
10. Don’t get involved in the community.
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