Start Smart: 90-Day Business Plan for Success Nearly 48% of private ventures shut down within their first five years, with 70% of startups collapsing between years two and five. The biggest culprits? Misreading market demand (42%) and running out of funds (29%). With stats like these, it’s easy to wonder— should anyone even start a business? Feel like dropping your gloves before the fight begins? Well, what if we changed the perspective? Instead of focusing on the failed businesses, let’s look at the ones that succeeded. What’s different about them? Successful ventures share several commonalities: a clear vision, well-defined goals, an actionable business plan, and a mindset that fosters learning and agility. Conversely, businesses that fold often lack clarity, burn out their teams, and lose momentum due to founder fatigue and a lack of direction. So, how do you avoid becoming another statistic? The truth is that most founders are too deep in the daily grind ...