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Nine Out of Ten Fail in Year One
US data says about four in five new businesses survive their first year
You've heard that nine in ten new businesses die in their first year. The real number tells a very different story.
You'll find out
- How many really survive year one
- Where the scary number comes from
- What the odds look like at year ten
Why it matters
A myth that scares people away from trying is worth checking against the data.
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