Owning your own business can be exciting, yet daunting. Many new businesses
fail in their first five years for a variety of reasons. It certainly pays to do
your homework if you are thinking of becoming self-employed. Below are a few
resources to help you get started. We do not necessarily endorse these
resources; they are merely provided as a jumping off point to help you think
about and investigate all the issues surrounding entrepreneurship. We caution
you to work with a trusted business advisor if you are
seriously considering starting your own business.
Definition
Entrepreneur
(ahn-truh-pruh-nur) - A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for
a business venture (Dictionary.com).
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