Ways for Small Business Startup Success If you are thinking of a small business startup then you have to take the things very seriously. Setting up a new business is really a daunting task. According to a survey around half of the new startups survive for few years or the ones who survive more than 10 years do not make it big. You do preparation before starting your new small business. However talk to ones who have gone before you and take the time to prepare. When you talk to those who already have gone through this phase, you get to learn from their success and most importantly from their mistakes. Tomas Vargas Harvard a leading investor has shared some tips for getting successful in your startups.