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Entrepreneurs face challenges of starting a small business

We are a nation of dreamers.

USA TODAY asked people who wanted to start a small business to be part of the USA TODAY Small Business Challenge, a six-month series that would follow their progress from having an idea to making the first buck. Nearly 1,800 people applied; they came from every state — and a few from abroad.

For the next six months, USA TODAY will follow the chosen five groups of entrepreneurs from across the country as they navigate starting their own small businesses. Along the way, the entrepreneurs will discuss their progress, challenges and opportunities with three small-business experts and post their video highlights. The participants are not required to take the experts’ advice. On the first Monday of each month through July, we’ll update the entrepreneurs’ progress in print and online. Though no winner will be declared, you can vote for the entrepreneur you think is "most likely to succeed."

By Laura Petrecca, USA TODAY

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/startup/small-business-challenge.htm

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