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ALL IN YOUR BUSINESS of Community Affairs. Had she not done this internship first, she would’ve thrown away thousands of dollars in start-up funds only to find that this wasn’t the route to her passion. The final thing that I would recommend is that you join associations. While they do require an investment, usually small, and a little of your time here and there, associations are very rewarding when chosen wisely. It is an opportunity to interact with a network of like-minded people. These people can become your friends, advisors or mentors and most of all, your customers, partners and investors. Never take an opportunity to network for granted. Find an association relative to your personal interests and do your research. Once you have chosen, make the absolute most of your new resources. Photo compliments of onlinenewspapers.com Once you have done all this, you’ll be ready to go! Don’t forget to send us your suggestions and your success stories! We’ll see you next month for “Business Funding 101-10 Ways to Raise Funds for Your Business”. Malayzia Mag, August 2013, 4th Issue -Copyright Malayzia Mag, 2013 Author: Candace Mays.