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Reasons for Not Starting a Business

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Life is full of excuses. Here are some very popular excuses for not starting a business.

Rated 0 points - posted 9 years ago by TracyMcClellan in category Business.
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The Government taxes your to death! Report Abuse
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I don't have the time. Report Abuse
Life is short. Make the time to pursue your dream.
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I cannot afford to start a business. Report Abuse
More than one business has been started on a shoestring budget.
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I don't know the right people. Report Abuse
This issue is easily solved by participating in social media, joining a local chamber of commerce, and investing in marketing.
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I am afraid I will fail. Report Abuse
The only failure is when you stop trying. James Dyson had to try 5,000 times to get a design for his vacuum to work.
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It is too late. Report Abuse
It is never too late to succeed. Colonel Sanders didn't start Kentucky Fried Chicken until he was 62 years old.
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It has been done before. Report Abuse
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What will other people think if I fail? Report Abuse
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I'm disabled. Report Abuse
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I'm too young. Report Abuse
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I can't quit my day job. Report Abuse
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Maybe later. It isn't the right time now. Report Abuse
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There is too much competition right now. Report Abuse
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I have no support from friends or family. Report Abuse
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I'm not sure what business I can do. Report Abuse
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I am not organized. Report Abuse
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I'll start a business when I have a good idea. Report Abuse
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I can't get a bank loan. Report Abuse
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It is too difficult to start a business in this economy. Report Abuse
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It isn't worth the risk. Report Abuse
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I don't have the proper skills. Report Abuse
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