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Numbers From The Major Economic Bureaus (USA, UK, Australia) Reveal That 50% Of Small Businesses Don’t Survive 5 Years

Let’s Make Sure Your Business Isn’t One Of Them.

You see, after 20+ years of business consulting I’ve come to realise there are just 6 core apocalyptics to business failure, and every one of them can be neutralised with knowledge and planning.

This website (www.thebananastand.co) is part of The Banana Stand Ecosystem, a collection of online properties I put together to help you discover and apply the hard-ass business tactics that minimise the risk of business failure.

‘But Mark,’ you say. ‘I don’t want to run a mega business. I want a small side hustle that puts a few dollars in my pocket every month. That’s all.’

Yep. I get it. Not everyone wants Lamborghinis and seat 1A. But if you want to earn a few extra dollars, there are tax-deductible expenses. Let’s get the processes in place to capture them. Cash comes in, cash comes out – let’s figure out what’s sustainable over the long term to help you plan your vacations. Some customers will try to stiff you – let’s put systems in place to make it almost impossible for that to happen.

If you want to be the next Musk or Zuckerberg, The Banana Stand isn’t for you. But if it’s a steady flow of cash you’re seeking while you keep your business simple, organised and stress-free – welcome to The Banana Stand.

‘The best way to predict the future is to create it.’

Peter Drucker
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