Leaving career to start small business prior to MBA

As the title suggests, I am considering leaving my job in real estate finance to start a small business. My question is, if I decide to apply for MBA programs after running a small business for a few years, would my application be competitive? Is it dependent on the type or success of the business? Thanks in advance.

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