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Last Updated: 01/19/2016

Becoming an entrepreneur can be a very exciting step in your career. Are entrepreneurs born or made? That is a question that is widely debated with no definitive answer. One thing is certain – entrepreneurs have found success over the years by many different methods. If you begin with drive and determination and add the right combination of experience, education, and assistance from the many resources available to help it is possible to venture down the risky yet rewarding path of entrepreneurship. The important thing is to go into it with your eyes open.

Take the time to do the research, determine the feasibility of your business idea, do your due diligence in planning, and give yourself the best chance for success.

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