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Immigrant Small Business Case Study

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Immigrant small businesses contribute to the United States (US) economy by creating jobs, yet they continue to experience business failure within 5 years. Additionally, small businesses contribute to US economy; Texas economy grew faster than the US economy. The rate of failed immigrant-owned small businesses is an economic problem for Houston and the state of Texas. In a diverse multi-cultural city such as Houston, Texas, immigrants own the majority of small businesses. The objective of this multiple case study was to explore strategies immigrant small business owners in Houston, Texas, practiced sustaining their businesses beyond 5 years. The population and geographical location of this study were 3 immigrant small business owners in Houston,

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