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Turning the Unemployed Into Entrepreneurs

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Virgin Islands,” five states - Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, New York, and Oregon - already have active SEA programs. You can’t just say you’re starting a business to qualify for the SEA program. To entrepreneurial types this seems like a no-brainer. Who Qualifies?

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Think Big, Start Small: The Story of a Startup

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Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda and the Florida Keys. Not to mention the fact that Tim’s three co-founders, David Bidwell, John Monterubio and Alex Zajac, all share similar interests in business and the environment. Pictured here, Tim with a mix of ReefCam and University of the Virgin Islands personnel.

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The Complete Guide to SBA Loans

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Virgin Islands. In order to apply for a CDC/504 loan, you will need a business plan , management expertise and a ‘good character’. Do business or propose to do business in U.S. You can apply for an SBA Loan if you are part of a U.S. territory including the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S.

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Go Live With The Whales

YoungUpstarts

What does not fit this category of experience is the week I spent at a resort in the American Virgin Islands for my 25th wedding anniversary or the time I spent hiking in the Cascades during summer vacation. These are examples of total immersion adventures. In February of 2012 Bruce published his first book “ Front Line Heroes “.

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How to Start a Travel Agency

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Make no mistake: No matter what industry you’re in, a business plan is essential. What kind of travel business do you plan on starting? If this is the type of travel business you’d like to start, the business planning process should be fairly straightforward. What kind of plan will you need?