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How to Decrease the Odds That Your Startup Fails

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Many startup businesses – tech or otherwise – fail. You may still fail but at least you’ll have less chance of failing for the wrong reasons. How much money will airlines companies, hotel companies or event companies pay me as a referral or for booking? It is Blockbuster video in the dawn of Netflix.

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A Blockbuster Retail Franchisee Reveals Why The Chain Was Built to Fail

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The following is adapted from the book “ Built to Fail: The Inside Story of Blockbuster’s Inevitable Bust.” ” Blockbuster was built by one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history, Wayne Huizenga. After Blockbuster, he founded AutoNation, the largest chain of auto dealerships in the country.