IBP#002: How to Decide What Kind of Business is Right For You [Podcast]

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This is one of the preliminary episodes of the newly re-launched Indie Business Podcast. To stream or download more recent episodes of the podcast at this blog, click here or you can download it on iTunes. Thank you for visiting! This episode of Indie Business Podcast is about choosing the right kind of business for…

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