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While it may be a bit of an exaggeration to say that most new businesses don’t survive past the first two years, government data does show that seven out of 10 new employer firms last at least two years, with only half surviving for five years.

Statistics aside, there is no doubt that steering a fledgling business venture through the startup phase and the immediate years that follow is likely to be a huge test of entrepreneurial character.

Here are some strategies and tactics to consider as you struggle and stride through the first few years of entrepreneurialism.