A. I set up a small business, selling office equipment in 2021., B. I went into partnership, with my old friend, Ethan Smith., C. We made a loss, for the first two years., D. We've made a profit, for most years ever since., E. Small businesses, were going under., F. I thought our business, would fold., G. All around us, small firms, were going bankrupt., H. We won a contract, in 2010, despite stiff competition., I. We took on staff, and expanded., J. We had created jobs, for local people at a time when unemployment was high., K. Our sales figures improved, steadily and soon we had an annual turnover of more than eighteen million pounds., L. So what's, the secret of your success?, M. We always carry out, market research before launching a new product., N. Especially, after-sales service., O. At the end of the day, running a successful business, is a combination of hard work, luck, and intuition., P. There are rumours, that you may float the company on the stock market., Q. We have no intention, of going public., R. We conduct, market research., S. Many small firms, ceased trading., T. There is cut-throat competition, in the music industry these days., U. Our local bakery, has gone out of business., V. Business is booming, for internet-based travel companies as most people book travel online., W. She resigned, and went to work for a rival company., X. We struck a deal, with the vendor of the house., Y. It's quite difficult sometimes, to balance the budget., Z. Our company have put in a bid, for the new leisure centre contract..

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