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UK entrepreneurs delay business launches due to confidence, funding gaps

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A recent study by Shopify and The Harris Poll reveals that a significant number of entrepreneurs in the U.K. delay starting their businesses due to a lack of confidence or financial concerns, with only 18% launching immediately. The research indicates that many founders wish they had started sooner, relying heavily on trial and error to overcome obstacles. While technology and AI are making it easier to start businesses by shortening learning cycles, they do not eliminate the inherent challenges of entrepreneurship. AI

IMPACT AI tools can help entrepreneurs shorten learning cycles and test ideas, but do not eliminate core business challenges.

RANK_REASON Article discusses general business advice and research findings on entrepreneurship, not a specific event.

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UK entrepreneurs delay business launches due to confidence, funding gaps

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Deann Evans, Forbes Councils Member ·

    Entrepreneurs Need Momentum Over Perfection

    By delaying starting and waiting to be completely ready, founders risk losing out to those with similar ideas who jumped into their new venture headfirst.

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