You may think you know what you’re getting into…but you have no idea. There are probably a few preconcieved notions you have about starting a business whether you think you’ve done your homework or not. So without further adieu here are the top 5 startup myths you should be aware of:
5. The government gives grants to small business startups - While some states may have special funding programs in place for people with disabilities, minorities or veterans, the federal government does not have any programs that give money directly to any business. Your best bet is to get involved... Read more
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Published January 16th, 2008
Myths are funny things; most times their origin is unknown and they aren’t substantiated by fact, yet people are more than willing to believe them and pass on the information to others. Poor Seattle has missed out on millions of visitors because of the “it always rains in Seattle” myth. In fact, it gets an average annual rainfall of 36.2 inches while even Atlanta gets more at 49 inches per year. Yet, people still believe that Seattle is the rainiest city in America.
The same thing goes for the retail industry. There are plenty of myths that have undoubtedly kept... Read more
Tags: advice, Carrie Hinkel, Generating More Sales, myths, retail, retail myths, Sales, tips
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