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20 years ago Raj and I started a little company together in our dorm room…

Jeff Hilimire

My wife and I started dating junior year of high school, just after I convinced her to let me “borrow” her Ray Kroc presentation (we were in different classes but had both chosen Ray Kroc to do our history report on.). 1998 – Raj and I (with Sasha and Gavin) at UNC-Charlotte. Raj, thanks for everything.

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10 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Leverage Networking in Business

Hearpreneur

Photo Credit: Charlotte Ang. Thanks to Charlotte Ang, Fixwerks ! #3- Ultimately, referrals and partners will look at you for the value that you present to them as either an individual or a company. Easily 90% of our business is referral based, so I could go on and on about this. Thanks to Jordan Ostroff, Jordan Law Fl ! #2-

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Best Locations In The US For A Tech Startup

YoungUpstarts

Research by the Kauffman Foundation , a renowned economic research firm, suggests that tech startups can benefit from setting up their offices in strategic cities known to present certain advantages to tech startups. As of 2016, the Kauffman Foundation found that certain cities are emerging as the new American tech hubs.

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5 Reasons Business Owners Are Hiring Online Grads

YoungUpstarts

by Charlotte Benedict. And because most online schools implement technology that allows students to make presentations and interact verbally, graduates still gain the oral communication experience that is part of traditional university learning. Online Grads Are Open to Innovation.

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

Hearpreneur

We all contribute to a fund set up specifically for the charity all year long and present them with the money at the end of the year. Being an entrepreneur comes with a certain sense of privilege, so supporting local organizations in Charlotte, NC has always been a priority. Thanks to John Dibella, NetLocal ! #24-

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When Burglars Strike Your Business: Tips to Get Back on Track

The Startup Magazine

You need to check that bank cards and chequebooks are all still present and correct, and contact your bank if any financial or identification documents have been taken. A study by UNC Charlotte found that fifty percent of burglars would not intrude a property with a visible burglar alarm. Review your security.

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Startup Survival Skills Through Arts Education

Austin Startup

Employees who do this are priceless because they accelerate a culture of business innovation in the workplace,” says Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow, clinical assistant professor of management and business law at Indiana University Kelley School of Business.