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As you move through the process of your lease there is a predictable pattern that every independent retail business tends to follow.
You might be surprised to hear this, but what you experience each step of the way in your business will look remarkably similar to what other entrepreneurs experience.
Keeping your confidence high throughout your experience as an independent retailer is the key to succeeding and thriving regardless of whether or not you are facing challenges in your business.
"There's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you're prepared for the







