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Want to start your own business? Start by experimenting with borrowed space inside an existing business. Photo by Becky McCray<\/p><\/div>\n

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In a recent conference call by the Orton Family Foundation, one of the listeners asked a great practical question: <\/span><\/p>\n

What are 3 actions most effective at starting a local company?<\/strong> —<\/span>Jay B., KS<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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My answer was:<\/span><\/p>\n

Try 3 small scale tests. <\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

That\u2019s how you\u2019ll build knowledge of what works, build an initial following in the market, and build assets toward your next, bigger step.<\/span><\/p>\n

What can you do to test a business idea?<\/p>\n