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1. Be flexible with your strategy. This is essential when starting a business, Mahoney said.
2. Don't get paralyzed by not having data. Let data guide you, but go with your instincts.
3. Learn from the best, but innovate quickly.
4. Staff appropriately for year two needs.
5. Put the right people in the right positions to succeed.
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Joe Keenan
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Joe Keenan is the executive editor of Total Retail. Joe has more than 10 years experience covering the retail industry, and enjoys profiling innovative companies and people in the space.
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