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How Long Should It Take For a Startup to Succeed?

This appeared at inc.com and was written by Michael Dell.

People ask me all the time, “How can I become a successful entrepreneur?” And I have to be honest: It’s one of my least favorite questions, because if you’re waiting for someone else’s advice to become an entrepreneur, chances are you’re not one.

If I’d listened to everyone who told me what I could and couldn’t do and why, I’d be writing this column on an IBM PC. For the record, IBM doesn’t make PCs any more. I’m using a Dell XPS 15.

But there are a few things that distinguish real entrepreneurs, and if you have them, you’re starting in the right place.

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To read the original article: The 3 P’s of Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur | Maryland Women’s Business Center