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How friends and family can help or hinder when starting up
When you begin your startup journey, not all your loved ones will react the same; some will step up, some may become worried for you, and others may be plain disappointing. We look at a few ways your friends and family can get behind you – or get in the way.
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For small businesses and startups operating on a shoestring, even small savings can make a big difference to the bank balance at the end of the month and the bottom line at year’s end.
"While others see many good ideas and opportunities just float by, entrepreneurs have the opposite problem; stopping themselves chasing too many good ideas at once."
It all boils down to this: Know why you exist; know where you're going; make it brief; make it simple; and finally – curb the fluff.