9 Steps to Increase the Value of Your BusinessWhat you should focus on when building your startup.

ByPatrick Bet-David

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Every business has to start somewhere. Usually, that place is a garage or a basement or a bedroom. But, the great thing about entrepreneurship is that you can have a billion-dollar idea in a basement or a bedroom and grow it.

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David explains nine factors you need to focus on when trying to build your own business, from technology to investing in your employees and more. By using these tips, you can get ahead of the curve and give your business a chance not just to survive in a competitive marketplace, but to actually grow and thrive in it.

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Patrick Bet-David

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Patrick Bet-David teaches the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and personal development while inspiring people to break from limiting beliefs or other constraints and achieve their dreams. It has been referred to as “the best channel for entrepreneurs.” Learn more from Patrick's invaluable expertise and check out Patrick's new bookDrop Out And Get Schooled: The Case For Thinking Twice About College.

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