Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. Launching a business is more than great ideas and big plans.

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Launching a small business requires ambition, persistence, confidence — and money. The amount of cash you need to get up and running varies wildly depending on the nature of your business. A small ...