Businesses Doomed From The Start If you can identify with any of the following, you might want to think twice before diving into your business venture.

Jul 11, 2000

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Don't start a business . . .

If you have no stomach for risk.

If you confuse interest with skill.

If you can't deal with confusion or lack of structure.

If you're undercapitalized.

Just because you're bored.

Just because you think you've got the most original ideaaround.

Just because your family is pressuring you.

Just because you think it will be fun.

Just because you don't want to take orders fromanyone.

Just because you want to make lots of money.

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