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A Google Docs interview with Richard Simms, co-founder of Tech Talent South

Jeff Hilimire

Our mission at TTS is to develop more tech talent in the South through beginner-focused programs teaching web development and computer programming. Right now, we run programs here in Atlanta (where we started the company) as well as in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Asheville, NC. We already have!

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I now am the CEO and founder of Berri Properties in Asheville and Charlotte, NC. I found my productivity and creativity had increased… as well as my boredom. I went to bed and prayed for some guidance, and as odd as it sounds, I dreamed about a new product to invent, Finders Key Purse(r). Flash forward five days.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share What Makes Their Business Unique

Hearpreneur

Whether you pull off unique marketing stunts, have products which need no introduction or style yourself as an innovative CEO, having a defining quality is what customers will notice. #1 My business is very unique, you will not find practically anything like this in US: I am arm knitting all my products with giant Merino wool.

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43 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

3) I needed the product. I started my business because I personally needed the product we built. I figured I was not alone in wanting this product, so I asked around and it turns out that lots of other women wanted it too. I have clients who are in tears thanking me for helping them through their journey! I found nothing!