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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

Up and Running

With low operation costs and a large banking sector, Sioux Falls is receiving national attention as a great place to start a business. South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development: Start Your Business. Small Business Development Center Michigan. Oklahoma Small Business Development Center. Charlotte, NC.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share How They Continue to Learn and Sharpen The Saw

Hearpreneur

In addition to knowledge and skill acquisition, networking fosters professional development by connecting individuals with career advancement opportunities, such as workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Thanks to Charlotte Hall, Hallway People ! #3- Thanks to Con Sotidis, Social Selling Warrior ! #2- I attend college every Monday.

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Business Modeling is Process, not an Event

The Entrepreneurial Mind

Developing a sound business model is key to the successful launch of a business. Developing a sound business model in a startup venture helps improve the chances that the business will survive the launch, begin to gain acceptance in the market and grow. When we expanded our health-care business from Raleigh into Charlotte, N.C.,

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Entrepreneur Builds on Technology Platform to Power the Barbershop Industry

Hearpreneur

I got a job as a software developer at Wells Fargo, and a few months later moved to Charlotte, NC. Now these are problems that have persisted throughout the industry over the years, but now that I had developed the technical skills necessary I saw an opportunity to bring change to an antiquated industry.

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28 Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips and Tricks of Staying Motivated

Hearpreneur

I was doing my own admin, sales and marketing while doing operations (delivering what I was selling). 15- Remind myself of how venture capitalist operate. When I lose motivation in my entrepreneurial endeavors, I also remind myself that some venture capitalists operate on the 1, 2, 3, 4 factor. Photo Credit: Charlotte Maumus.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain How They are Incorporating Social Entrepreneurship in Their Business

Hearpreneur

Since my business is a part of the lawn care industry, the way in which we operate can have a massive environmental impact. We are currently focusing on sustainable operational practices to reduce the waste produced by the company. Photo Credit: Jeremy Yamaguchi. initiatives we feel align with our core values.

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Best Locations In The US For A Tech Startup

YoungUpstarts

If you believe that your idea is worth the effort of putting together a business plan and going through the development and funding process, you may have a potentially lucrative tech startup. The South Florida region is not typically known as a technological center; nonetheless, this is where IBM developed its early PC prototypes.