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Let Us Count The Ways12 great reasons to start a business

ByBob Weinstein

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You've always dreamed of running your own business. Yet thetask seems daunting. Not to worry: If your fundamental motives forbecoming an entrepreneur are solid, your business will be strongeras well. Before you dive in, check out the following 12 bestreasons for starting a business.

1.You'll be doing what you enjoy. "Gettinga business off the ground is hard work, yet most successfulentrepreneurs enjoy the fun and challenge of doing what theylove," says Chuck Matthews, an associate professor ofmanagement at the University of Cincinnati and director of itsSmall Business Institute.

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