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The Audacious Plan to Make Electricity as Easy as WiFi

Both Sides of the Table

Meredith Perry came up with the idea for uBeam while still in college at University of Pennsylvania and like many great inventors won her school’s business plan competition. Did they have the right skills? Would they build a world class team.

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Are You Losing Money by Staying Too Niche?

YoungUpstarts

No matter how underserved or neglected, focusing on a too narrowly defined customer base could hurt your business. If you were to open an import auto dealership in rural Pennsylvania, for example, the number of potential customers would be rather limited.

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How to Start a Successful Dental Practice

Up and Running

For those thinking about this career path, we’ve put together a guide to help you plan, start, and grow your practice. Dr. Len Tau, owner of the Pennsylvania Center for Dental Excellence, and Dr. Frank DiCicco, owner of Manhattan-based Central Park South Dentistry, were willing to share some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

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5 Safety Essentials Every Warehousing Company Must Follow

Women Entrepreneurs Can

If you run your business in Pennsylvania, investing in forklift certification in PA for your workers is a good option. Equipment like forklifts can be a major threat, specifically when you let anyone handle them. Ensure that you have only certified personnel for operating them.

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Picking Ventures: Part 1 - Startups and angels: Along the way to.

Tim Keane

« How to prepare a sales forecast for a business plan | Main. "         Eric Schmidt ,  University of Pennsylvania Commencement Address, 2009. "         Eric Schmidt ,  University of Pennsylvania Commencement Address, 2009. Enter your Email.

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Feb. 28, Stamford, CT: HBS Event on Angel Investing 101 – Best Practices

David Teten

Should you require a full-blown business plan and what to look for. She is also an adjunct professor, who taught a leadership course at Columbia Business School. Balloch earned a BS degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. How to source great deals.

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How One Popcorn Purveyor Found Sweet Success

Up and Running

Sometimes, the path to small business success is surprisingly sweet. A family-owned and operated shop on historic Route 6 in Troy, Pennsylvania, Mill Street Treats sells a variety of flavored popcorns, roasted peanuts, ice cream, and more. Write out your vision with the help of a business plan.”