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Small Business Spotlight of the Week: CorpsAfrica

crowdSPRING Blog

They are currently working in Morocco and Malawi, but hope to expand to all 54 African nations. The first staff person is the biggest hurdle, we’d need enough money in the bank to ensure their employment for at least six months, and we need to hire someone good. Interested in having your small business featured?

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

We put together a solid business plan, worked through our competitive advantages, hired the vendors we needed. After 7 years, we now have over 50 properties under management and we were recently recognized by the Pacific Business News as the 10th fastest growing company in Hawaii. Thanks to Chris Geng, Maui Resort Rentals !

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

But I stopped myself, realizing that I didn’t want to bash this small business online and forever tarnish their reputation. As I watched the new CEO hire and fire 3 regional VP’s I finally sat him down. I started my business out of desperation when I couldn’t find a job. 13) Promote Myself.