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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of small businesses failure is only 20 percent in the first year, 30 percent in their second year and 50 percent after five years. Now, this doesn’t mean it’s easy to make it as an entrepreneur. But it does highlight the fact that new businesses can absolutely survive their first year and go on to be successful. The keys to a successful small business, however, can be elusive.