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Entrepreneur Builds on Technology Platform to Power the Barbershop Industry

Hearpreneur

I got a job as a software developer at Wells Fargo, and a few months later moved to Charlotte, NC. Tell us about your products and services. Our product and branding is geared specifically towards the barbershop industry, which drives more male clients to our platform. Solve a problem versus creating a product.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain How They are Incorporating Social Entrepreneurship in Their Business

Hearpreneur

Since my business is a part of the lawn care industry, the way in which we operate can have a massive environmental impact. We adopt this strategy for our initial tier of services because we don't want great ideas and products to go unnoticed simply because of a low budget. 24- By donating excess products. Thanks to Tomek M?odzki,

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28 Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips and Tricks of Staying Motivated

Hearpreneur

It can be easy to isolate yourself when you have a product or idea you are trying to bring to reality, but sharing and being honest with other people is a great motivator for me to keep going. I was doing my own admin, sales and marketing while doing operations (delivering what I was selling). Thanks to Danielle Berman, DB Consulting

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15 Entrepreneurs Share How They Continue to Learn and Sharpen The Saw

Hearpreneur

2- With the help of books and podcasts Photo Credit: Charlotte Hall To keep my mind sharp, I dive into thought-provoking books, podcasts, and engaging conversations that challenge my perspective. Thanks to Charlotte Hall, Hallway People ! #3- Thanks to Con Sotidis, Social Selling Warrior ! #2- Thanks to David Brewer, Protect Line ! #6-

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Business Modeling is Process, not an Event

The Entrepreneurial Mind

How do I get information to them, and how do they want to get the product? Businesses expanding into new products or new markets should also give careful consideration to the business model. When we expanded our health-care business from Raleigh into Charlotte, N.C., Who is my target market?

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How to Get the Boss to Buy Into Your IT Solutions

YoungUpstarts

He researched all the options and recommended a solution that decreased operational costs, used less power, allowed remote management and took up less space than our preferred vendor could offer. Tom helps geeks communicate clearly, delegate effectively, manage conflict productively and plan well.

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Tips For Business Growth In 2014

YoungUpstarts

It’s important to note that many of today’s small businesses are owned and operated by women. Your product or service has to be new, better or different from other products on the market! Economists are predicting a year of economic growth for the U.S. They represent nearly 50% of privately held companies but only 2.6%