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| questions. | | | | bricks and mortar business takes a large investment |
| 1. Do I want to have my own business or just make | | | | of cash up front followed by time to move into profit. |
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| 2. What is your passion? | | | | it will come together. |
| If you want to start your own business you will need | | | | |