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[US][Competition] U.S. Chamber of Commerce DREAM BIG Small Business Of The Year Award 2012

YoungUpstarts

These small business are each a shining example of the power of free enterprise and the opportunities it can create for America’s doers and dreamers. Chamber of Commerce has announced the seven regional finalists for the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award 2012. About America’s Small Business Summit.

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Considering Starting A Business Or Staying In School – What’s The Smarter Move?

YoungUpstarts

Based on a 2013 survey by one of the leading specialist insurers, half of the US-based small business owners believe the national education system isn’t encouraging enough when it comes to individual ideas or dreams, and these are the components that play a highly important role in entrepreneurship. What Do Numbers Show? – 20%.

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Working for Equity Instead of Cash

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Small Business Labs. Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business. Welcome to Small Business Labs. Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. September 2011.

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Outlook for Entrepreneurial Economy for 2011

The Entrepreneurial Mind

The last couple of years have been rough on small-business owners and a discouraging time for aspiring entrepreneurs. So what is the outlook for entrepreneurship in 2011? Most forecasts for 2011 are indicating little or modest growth in employment. Small-business owners remain pessimistic about the near-term future.

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No Good News on Employment Outlook from Small Business

The Entrepreneurial Mind

Dunkelberg, issued comments on the continued dismal job findings from the latest NFIB monthly economic survey that will be released on Tuesday, October 11, 2011: "There is a reason that Washington is talking in circles when it comes to the economy: There is no good news to report. And the numbers prove it. workers per firm. "A

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29 Seriously Inspiring Interviews For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

Muhammad Yunus stands as a sterling example of the social entrepreneurship phenomenon, which blends business opportunities with causes promoting economic, social, political, or environmental justice. Elizabeth Sabol-Jones at Inspirist , Jan. Patrick Chukwura at Young Entrepreneurs , Sept. Beh Weng Wei at Tech65.org

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Entrepreneur Fills a Market Void by Building Female-Focused Co-Working Spaces

Hearpreneur

It took me approximately 12 months from the time I decided to move forward with the launch of Hera Hub to the point where I completed my business plan, secured financing, and solidified my first location. The company now has additional communities Phoenix, AZ, Washington, DC, and Sweden, with several other cities in the works.