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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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### Getting Started as a Franchisee: After You Buy/Before You Open

Posted by [**Franchise Grade Team**](https://mvp.franchisegrade.com/blog/author/admin) March 20, 2015

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Once you’ve purchased a franchise and signed all the paperwork what’s next? Certainly your franchisor will be able to give you a list of things you need to do before you open the doors to the business. Most of these are tasks are spelled out in lengthy detail in the Franchise Agreement (FA). While you’ll need to read the entire document at some point, here’s a brief overview of the most important tasks you’ll need to attend to.

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