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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

My co-founder and I started our labor-only moving company as the first movers ourselves. We quickly realized the demand for movers in college towns and the demand for flexible jobs for college students. I was a co-founder of a startup rather early in my career and my first startup was acquired by Microsoft.

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30 Entrepreneur Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

Photo Credit: Jordan Fulmer. Thanks to Jordan Fulmer, Momentum Property Solutions ! #3- Since my co-founders and I haven't agreed on the company name yet, we decided to post in one of the Business Naming Facebook groups that we joined. 11- By identifying customers demand. 2- Influence from the past .

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Seven Steps to Small Business Recovery

Steve Blank

Jordan Edelson, co-founder of Chic Sketch , reimagined his events business as a virtual events business. Alexander Osterwalder co-creator of the business model canvas , suggests a playbook of business model moves you can make: Shelter in place as a market opportunity. Regina says. Create an MVP or MVS to start.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Being An Entrepreneur

Hearpreneur

As a CEO and founder, I work with employees, contract individuals, and other business owners who are genuinely stellar, and I love being part of the small business dream. Photo Credit: Jordan Smyth. Thanks to Jordan Smyth, Gleamin ! #18- Thanks to Stephen Gary, Flashpacker Co ! #25- Thanks to Stacey E. Burke, Stacey E.

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How to Start a Brewery

Up and Running

However, t he main thing is to start with the right space—and one that will be bigger than what you think you will need, says Jason Jordan of Propel Insurance. “I Word of mouth is no substitute for market research, says Ben Price, co-founder of Hard Knocks Brewing, a small brewpub in its second year of operation.

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

Up and Running

However, the main thing is to start with the right space—and one that will be bigger than what you think you will need, says Jason Jordan of Propel Insurance. “I Word of mouth is no substitute for market research , says Ben Price, co-founder of Hard Knocks Brewing, a small brewpub in its second year of operation.

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24 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Unfortunately after twenty years working such demanding jobs I was no longer able to physically do the work. I’m currently a tech founder, my company is a sponsorship matching platform Vettdeck. Photo Credit: Jordan Schindler. Thanks to Jordan Schindler, Nufabrx ! #23- Photo Credit: Sean Matula.