There's no magic formula to running a business. It takes a lot of work and focus. Still, there's going to be a learning curve.
If you're trying to build a business, there's no getting around making mistakes. The stories I hear from entrepreneurs are all different. Yet despite the industry or size of a business, whether they're running a sole proprietorship or a business with as many as 200 people, there are some similarities and trends.
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