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AskMen.com
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Exzaggeration Nation Russell Simmons' big fib about profits points to an unattractive fact: Few business owners tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. |
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Fast Company
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Not So Fast! Studies show many of you entrepreneurs aren't looking before you leap. |
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