![The biggest reason that small businesses fail is that there is no need for the items that the small businesses are selling. In 2020, around 20%of small businesses failed within the first year, and after five years, 50%failed.
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Tensions between small, big businesses need to be solved
Nile Jean '24, Staff Writer
• March 10, 2022
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Connecticut reopening brings both worry and excitement
Julia Kasabian '21, Web Arts Editor
• May 28, 2020
![From reselling clothes to bleaching sweatshirts, to creating jewelry to designing string art, some students have used the extra time during self-quarantine to establish their own small businesses. Photos contributed by Sydelle Bernstein ’22 (top), Skylar Newman ’23 (bottom) and Sydney Newman ’21.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-18-at-6.46.21-PM-900x630.png)
Students launch, grow small businesses during self-quarantine
Lys Goldman ’21, Paper News Editor
• May 18, 2020
Seniors attempt to salvage their internships
Holden Cohen '20, Staff Writer
• May 18, 2020
![The Westport Library announced plans to begin curbside pick-up of books and other materials as soon as June 15th.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_1894-900x675.jpeg)
Gradual CT opening necessary, crucial
Dana Perelberg '20, Staff Writer
• May 15, 2020
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Small businesses are still thriving in Westport
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Slice of Saugatuck serves up success
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• September 17, 2014
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