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Feb 2024
22m 31s

510 – 7 Start-Up Mistakes

Henry Lopez
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Top 7 Small Business Start-Up Mistakes and how to avoid them and launch a successful business, with Henry Lopez.

Show Notes page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/510-7-startup-mistakes/

How to identify and avoid or minimize some of the most common small business start-up mistakes. Henry shares his top 7 common small business mistakes to avoid, so that you can start and grow a successful and profitable business.

Top 7 Small Business Start-Up Mistakes:

7. Poor Research and Planning.
6. Bad Partners and Hiring the Wrong Team.
5. Starting Too Big and not following the MVP or iterative approach.
4. Poor Marketing & Sales.
3. Getting in Your Own Way.
2. Not Starting! Getting overwhelmed and paralyzed.
1. No Money!

Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

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