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Entrepreneur insights and perceptions were obtained through interviews. Results relative to those interviews can be viewed here.

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Interview Question #1:
 What three things, in your opinion, must you do (and do well) in order to survive and thrive in your business? Please explain each in detail.
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Interview Question #2:
 What do you feel are the three most important sources of business information that you regularly use? Please give details for each (e.g., if a web page, please state the site; if a magazine, please state title, etc.).
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Interview Question #3:
 How did you decide to get into this type of business, and what was your initial goal?
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Interview Question #4:
 In hindsight, if you could go back in time and study any three topics just before you got into your business, what would they be? Please explain why each of these would be helpful to you.
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Interview Question #5:
 What new technologies can help you to become more competitive? Technologies can relate to machinery, equipment, software, etc. Please give details.
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Interview Question #6:
 In today’s environment, what do you think are the best sources of financing/credit (banks, vendors, etc.) and what advice can you give to me on how to establish them?
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Interview Question #7:
 What do you consider to be the three biggest challenges facing your business right now (please give details)? Please explain your approach toward each.
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Interview Question #8:
 What advice can you offer to an aspiring entrepreneur? How can I prepare, and on what should I focus?

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