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These Rookie Mistakes Almost Ruined My Business — Here's What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Success often comes from trial and error for entrepreneurs. Avoiding these 11 mistakes will save you time, money and stress.

By John Rampton Edited by Mark Klekas

Key Takeaways

  • Learning from others' experiences can help you avoid common pitfalls and focus on what truly matters when building a successful business.
  • A company must start strong to succeed.

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Have you wondered what it's like to plunge headfirst into entrepreneurship? Having been there and done that, I can tell you it's quite a ride. In the early years of an entrepreneur's career, there are both exhilarating highs and gut-wrenching lows.

In this article, I'll share the 11 biggest mistakes I made as a first-time entrepreneur so you can avoid them.

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