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The 5 Stages of Entrepreneurship

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Of course, the thrills of creating an effective business, working on your own terms, and enjoying financial freedom are rewarding. However, turning your idea into a profitable business is no simple task. However, depending on your business idea, it may take months or years to scale these challenges and reach the finish line.

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Social Entrepreneurship: What It Is and Why Everyone's Talking About it

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They wrote a business plan, circulated the document to a bank, and worked tirelessly to scale their company and drive profits for themselves and their investors. Entrepreneurs have different motivations for starting a business just as consumers have different motivations to buy. But in 2018, we’re a startup nation.

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