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Americans think it takes $28,000 to start a business. Owners say it's less than half that.

Americans think it takes $28,000 to start a business. Owners say it's less than half that.
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If you’re thinking about starting a business in the year ahead, there are two important numbers you need to know. Americans believe it takes an average of $28,000 to start a business. Current business owners report a median actual startup cost closer to $12,000. That’s less than half the imagined...

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