Small businesses often struggle to survive. In fact, 50% of American small businesses close up shop within their first year.

So what are the secrets to staying in business and locking down success? This infographic from Intuit takes a look at small businesses — what industries they’re in, what cities they thrive in, and what they’re doing to stay in business.

When it comes to longevity, small business is often the tortoise in the race. And we all know how that particular story turned out.

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