This is a two-part series on starting and running your own business with a special guest speaker, Bob Clements--Cofounder, Partner, and General Counsel of Benchmark Business Group. Part One covers what people should consider if they want to start their own business. Why would an individual prefer to be self-employed vs. work for someone else? In what situations does being self-employed make sense, and when does it not work? Why do so many small businesses fail, and what makes the successful ventures different? Bob explains what business owners should focus on in the beginning stages, informed by his decades of successful business coaching and consulting.

If you are interested in working with Bob on your business, you can find him online at www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com or by phone: (515) 288-6984.

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