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Turning the Unemployed Into Entrepreneurs

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Virgin Islands,” five states - Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, New York, and Oregon - already have active SEA programs. Those eligible to collect unemployment must have a “viable business plan” and “be working full-time” to launch “a sustainable business.” To entrepreneurial types this seems like a no-brainer.

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Think Big, Start Small: The Story of a Startup

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I was simply interested in the business because it was different; because it was young, and because it has the potential to do real good. Since then, I have come to believe that ReefCam is a great company for aspiring entrepreneurs to look to and to learn from. A snapshot from one of the Cayman Island cameras. About ReefCam.

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How to Start a Travel Agency

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Make no mistake: No matter what industry you’re in, a business plan is essential. What kind of travel business do you plan on starting? If this is the type of travel business you’d like to start, the business planning process should be fairly straightforward. What kind of plan will you need?