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6 Founders Share What Still Scares Them About Entrepreneurship -- and How They Push Past These Fears

Running a business is scary -- and parts of it will always be scary.
Source: Michele Marconi
Michele Marconi

Launching a business is scary, and sometimes running one is even scarier. That's why we asked six seasoned founders: What piece of entrepreneurship still terrifies you, and how do you face it?

1. The money man 

“I’m petrified of my accountant. Coming from a creative background, I’ve long managed to avoid dealing with finances. Now as CEO of a denim brand,.”

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