How many businesses are successful?

If you are asking how many businesses are successful today then the following would apply. Over 70% of the businesses that start today will fail within the first five years. This is not to say they will make it to five years, but will fail within that time frame. Not very encouraging is it? Well, look at it this way. There Are 30% who are successful. Some of the major reasons why businesses are not successful include:

* No written plan. * Not enough expertise in product being sold. * No mentor or coach. * Never had a business course. * Not enough start-up cash.