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Disadvantages to small business ownership

  1. Disadvantages to small business ownership
  2. Challenges

Disadvantages to small business ownership

Many small business fail due to the high stress level, undercapitalization, managerial inexperience or incompetence, and the inability to cope with growth.

67% of small businesses fail in the first 10 years

Challenges

  • Funding/startup capital
  • Not understanding a competitive niche
  • Effect utilization of websites and social media
  • Lack of a marketing and business plan
  • If operating a retail store, poor site selection
  • Pricing errors
  • Underestimating time commitment
  • Not finding complementary partners
  • Not hiring the right employees and/or not training
  • Not understanding legal and ethical responsibilities

Created by Jack Crane for Mr. Jablonski's Business and Leadership Course at The Summit Country Day School