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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (30373)	5/11/2006 9:02:35 AM
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OT: I think it's always tough to start a new business. Focus on success, not failure The other morning I was listening to the radio when I heard a distinguished professor from a distinguished university quoted, saying that 90% of new businesses fail. usatoday.com google.com RtS

To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (30373)	5/11/2006 10:24:45 AM
From: BWAC	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 95574

New Small businesses that require debt or substantial capital expenses are beginning to hurt. Ones that operate under 5 employee service type businesses with low cap expenditures are getting by due to low cost structures. Some are doing well, the good managed ones. Pool Service is superior. Pizza is bad. Owes everything from sales tax to wage taxes to credit cards to franchisor. Financial Management/Sales is good. Mr. Fix It is good. Installed sales for Lowe's is profitable. Lawn Maintenance is a cash king. Manufacturing? Whats that?