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### 5 Tips On How To Start A Successful Business

Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) July 19, 2016

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Starting your own successful business can be rewarding. You have the opportunity to be your own boss. But it's also very difficult. Success or failure is squarely on your shoulders. According to Forbes, 8 out of 10 businesses fail within the first 18 months. So what makes the other 2 out of 10 businesses successful? Successful business owners have traits that lead to their success. Hard work, passion, creativity and focus are key traits of every business owner, so why are some successful and others fail?

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