Explain the reasons that a small business might fail and explain the factors/characteristics that contribute toward small business success.

Answer 1

http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/05/top-10-reasons-small-businesses-fail/

http://www.allbusiness.com/business-planning-structures/business-plans/1440-1.html#axzz2FvlosEt2

http://www.thehartford.com/successstudy/

http://www.powerhomebiz.com/starting-a-business/success-factors/10-rules-for-small-business-success.htm