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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

Up and Running

With low operation costs and a large banking sector, Sioux Falls is receiving national attention as a great place to start a business. If you know that you will need a large amount of outside financing to start your business, you may want to consider Lincoln, Nebraska. It also ties with Lincoln for most accessible financing as well.

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Progress of Bitcoin in North Carolina

The Startup Magazine

This makes it possible for crypto-related businesses to operate in the state without having to pay expensive taxes on their transactions. And last year, the first Bitcoin ATM was installed in Charlotte. You can also visit the bitcoin motion website for further information.

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Business Modeling is Process, not an Event

The Entrepreneurial Mind

While a business plan may be important to secure financing, a business model is what will guide the entrepreneur through the inevitable trial and error of finding the best fit in the market. When we expanded our health-care business from Raleigh into Charlotte, N.C., As a result, our operation in Charlotte never reached profitability.