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I get lots of calls from people who want to start a business. It is difficult to respond to them because they really have no idea what it means to start, grow and run a business. So, here’s a straightforward guide. Decide what the business will sell. What great idea do I have? What am I really good at? What are people/companies badly in need of? What do I need in order to deliver the goods or services? A factory? Plant and equipment? Offices? Office furniture and equipment? Delivery vehicles? How will I make connection with my potential customers? Word…

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I guess the first thing is to ask yourself “Why do I want to start a business?”. To get rich? Forget it! Freedom? Forget it! To make a living? Sounds good! To satisfy a dream? Also good! Sure, some people in business actually do get rich. But I haven’t met many in the last 30 years or so that I have been with Harbour and Associates. And freedom? Freedom is going to work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, leaving about 55 hours a week to enjoy other things and that’s not including the 13 public holidays when…

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