Self-doubt holds back new business

NEARLY two thirds of small business leaders in the North have not pursued a potential venture because of a lack of confidence, new research by YouGov on behalf of the British Business Bank suggests.

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More than four in 10 (41%) of small business leaders say a lack of self-belief was one of the biggest barriers to starting or growing their business. For more than a third (36%), fear of failure holds them ba