Five Pitfalls That Startups Should Avoid

Arvindh Yuvaraj

28-Jul-16 11:35

Five Pitfalls That Startups Should Avoid

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Startups and entrepreneurship in general has been on a boom over the last decade, but for every few startups that make it big, others just fizzle out and fade into obscurity. This week on Five For Fortune, we dive into the biggest mistakes made by startups and their founders, and why avoiding these pitfalls is crucial to the survival of a brand or company.

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Tags: startups, business solutions, entrepreneurship, startup failure, business managment, business mistakes, startup misconceptions, startup tips

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