In the past, no one really considered themselves to be an entrepreneur. Sure, people stared businesses, but they didn’t have much support from outside sources. That has changed over the years, though. There are resources for almost everyone who wants to start a business, including men, women, and children. So, why does the failure rate remain so high?
First, many entrepreneurs learn to build a business the way some people learn to swim; they just jump in. They might have the basic skill, or even be very talented at the task at hand, whether it is baking or programming or candlestick making. What they lack is basic knowledge of marketing, management and accounting. Even though there are many resources available, they are too busy doing the task to learn how to do the basics. In this case, ignorance is not bliss; it is a ticking time bomb.
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