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    There’s something quite magical about deciding to start your own business, although for most people that decision comes with excitement and tension in equal measures. Taking the first tentative step
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    Embrace your differences, see them as a source of strength, not a weakness.
    Those quirky little things you say and do are what make you unique. Don’t try to hide them. Fully embrace them and be in business as you are in life. Being truly authentic will help your confidence and encourage you to shine just as you are.
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