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24 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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I began by connecting talented employees with jobs but soon had to close the business due to a lack of a solid business model. However, with the help of a staffing consultant and microfinance funding, we were able to come up with a working business model and since then have linked dozens of companies with the talented refugee.

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People Comparison Shop, Stupid

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Matt Winslow, co-founder of Dodo competitor Beacon Cases in Raleigh, N.C., In a subsequent e-mail, he discussed pros and cons of various cases and particulars of Beacon’s unique “tab and gate design” So have somebody in your team monitor social media real-time, so you could add your product to their comparison.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share their Favorite Quotes

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There is an opportunity to build the best real estate company in Raleigh, NC and this quote keeps me going, even when there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks to Ryan Fitzgerald, Raleigh Realty. #7 If your customers aren’t satisfied, there is no business. 7 – A Fish on Land. Photo Credit : Michael Stratta.