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Life’s big moments can impact an entrepreneur’s success – but not always in the way you’d expect

  • Written by: Pi-Shen Seet, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Edith Cowan University
Life’s big moments can impact an entrepreneur’s success – but not always in the way you’d expectWilliam Fortunato/Pexels

Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of any innovative economy.

New business creation has been shown to have a significant and positive impact on economic growth, innovation and job creation. But it isn’t easy, and most new businesses fail.

woman works on laptop while a child is drawing on the same table nearbyStarting a new venture is often a family affair.ergonofis/Unsplash

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