Most new businesses fail within the first five years.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING

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Is it true that most new businesses fail within the first five years?

Unclear. Several sources state that more than half of new businesses or startups fail within roughly five years, though the figures vary (about 60%, or by year six) and some cover only specific countries or sectors. No single source settles the general claim at the strength asserted.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 6 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Association of Business Skills Toward Competitiveness of Businesses in the First Year of Operation in South Africa

2025

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Nkwinika, S. E. R. & Obokoh, L. (2025). Association of Business Skills Toward Competitiveness of Businesses in the First Year of Operation in South Africa. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.51137/wrp.ijarbm.6.1.2025

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Factors of Entrepreneurial Success: A qualitative multiple case study of new small businesses

2021

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Jan, U. (2021). Factors of Entrepreneurial Success: A qualitative multiple case study of new small businesses. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20219101026

A Formula For Job Creation: Tax Law Changes For Small Businesses

2011

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A Formula For Job Creation: Tax Law Changes For Small Businesses. (2011). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.19030/jber.v5i2.2516

Starting a consulting practice: The first three years

1999

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Starting a consulting practice: The first three years. (1999). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1190/tle18070790.1

Business Incubators Give New Firms in Rural Areas a Head Start

1987

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Business Incubators Give New Firms in Rural Areas a Head Start. (1987). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.310420

Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction in the Food and Beverage Industry: A Case Study of Fish Grill Company

2024

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Dharmayanti, D., Andrina, A. A. A. P., & Nadhirin, N. F. S. M. (2024). Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction in the Food and Beverage Industry: A Case Study of Fish Grill Company. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.37715/rme.v8i02.5144

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