Becoming an entrepreneur is not the right fit for everyone. Unfortunately, there are many people who find this out when they start a business, and then end up with a ringside seat as it falters and fails. Experienced entrepreneurs who serve as mentors to aspiring business-owners cite one repeated issue as the cause. In short, the excitement of a new business idea and imagining oneself as an independent, successful entrepreneur frequently overshadows the reality of all the day-to-day work required for success. Because small businesses are so integral to shoring up a flagging national economy, more efforts are being made to connect aspiring entrepreneurs with the practical tools that can refine their dreams and prepare them for success.
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