Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Many people dream of starting a successful business, but ...

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Check out this list of 4 things that don’t require a lot of time or money, but can get you in the right frame of mind to figure out if entrepreneurship is the right fit for you. Breaking down goals ...

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