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			<title><![CDATA[ TIME TO GET OUT? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ You&#39;ve tried your best, but you cannot get it to work. IS IT TIME TO GET OUT?
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This short post is not a DYI guide. It is intended to assist you think about the circumstances, and to TAKE ACTION if appropriate!
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<strong>OPTIONS:</strong>
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There are basically 5 options in considering IF and/or WHEN to GET OUT!
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1. Close the business without taking any remedial action, OR
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2. Try selling it without taking any remedial action, OR
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3. Fix it by doing it better, and/or
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4. Fix it by doing it differently, and then
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5. Sell it, OR Keep it
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Which option you choose will depend on the specific circumstances and your state of mind.
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RULES IN DECIDING WHICH OPTION MAY BE BEST:
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Rule 1: You are probably too &quot;close&quot; to your business to make a well considered decision on your own. Get skilled, experienced, objective advice.
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Rule 2: Be wary of the quality of your decisions if your state of mind is... ]]></description>

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