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There’s a moment most entrepreneurs can point to. It’s usually late at night. Laptop open. A “what if?” thought that won’t go away. What if I worked for myself? What if I built something of my own? What if I didn’t have to commute to Cork every day? Starting a business in Ireland has never been more accessible. But here’s the truth no one talks about: Most people shouldn’t start a business. Not yet. Not without asking themselves a few hard questions first. This article isn’t