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8 Entrepreneur’s Mistakes That Kill Your Business

In the first 4 years of running my business, I made the same mistakes repeatedly and, as a result, lost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Marlene Konu
6 min readJul 20, 2024
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Here’s what I’ve learned about those common mistakes entrepreneurs make that kill their businesses.

Entrepreneurs are often their own worst enemies.

Every entrepreneur is faced with the daunting task of building their business from the ground up. It’s a daunting task that requires a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and a tremendous amount of learning.

You may have heard the old saying, “Nothing comes easy in life.” If you have decided to start a business, you’re about to experience this firsthand.

You have to be persistent, diligent, and determined to succeed. You have to believe in yourself and your product and be willing to put in the hard work to make it happen.

If you’ve been an entrepreneur for any length of time, you’re likely well aware of the mistakes that so many people make — the ones that cost them business before they’ve even launched.

The following eight common mistakes that entrepreneurs make and their damage to their businesses are outlined below.

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Marlene Konu
Marlene Konu

Written by Marlene Konu

Business Made Simple. Sharing my uncomplicated strategies to start + grow a personal brand that pays. Follow my journey to $100k+ 💁‍♀️

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