We've spent the day trying to salvage some of the money we spent on flights, the hotel and travel insurance.

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Being in denial can lead start-ups over the cliff because if a CEO waits too long to take action, the start-up is likely to run out of money and decide to change strategy only after it is too late to salvage the venture.

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