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Small Business Center

9 Tips to Ensure Your Small Business Doesn’t Fail

December 11, 2024

Starting a small business is a dream for many, but the unfortunate reality is that nearly 20% of businesses fail in their first year and 65% close within a decade, according to Arkansas Capital executive vice president Craig Calafati. Still, small businesses can thrive with careful planning and smart decisions. In a GoBankingRates story, he shared nine essential strategies to help entrepreneurs retain liquidity, secure creative financing, avoid predatory lenders and plan for unforeseen challenges.

Read the full GoBankingRates story here.

By Rebecca Meiser

Contributor, Commerce + Communities Today and Small Business Center

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