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I’m well aware of the history of the fed.

Most small businesses fail because they were never serious businesses to begin with. A business closing down after running for a year with no profit isn’t relevant.

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And how can you tell which is which?

You can’t always tell the difference, but you can filter out businesses that lasted less than a year, temporary businesses that were setup for real estate transactions, and business that never made a profit.

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