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Entrepreneur Builds on Technology Platform to Power the Barbershop Industry

Hearpreneur

Technology is changing the way people think and do things. It’s through it that one entrepreneur builds a mobile technology platform, theCut , that powers the barbershop industry. He believes in technology’s ability to enact change and level the economic playing field. How did you come up with your business name?

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

Up and Running

South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development: Start Your Business. Small Business Development Center Michigan. Oklahoma Small Business Development Center. Nebraska Department of Economic Development: Starting a Business. Community Development Resources Nebraska. Charlotte, NC. StartGarden.

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Interplay Learning?—?Helping the Skilled Trades Rebuild a Bigger and Better Workforce

Austin Startup

Quickly Growing a Scalable, Highly Skilled Workforce Interplay Learning’s technology-based learning innovations, such as 3D simulations, virtual reality (VR) and gamification have been meaningful change agents for the skilled trades. At the center of this technology is Command Center, as recognized by Fast Company?—?a

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A Google Docs interview with Richard Simms, co-founder of Tech Talent South

Jeff Hilimire

Our mission at TTS is to develop more tech talent in the South through beginner-focused programs teaching web development and computer programming. Right now, we run programs here in Atlanta (where we started the company) as well as in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Asheville, NC. Who are you and what do you do? We already have!

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

Hearpreneur

We’ve chosen the Gates Foundation in the past and will continue to choose organizations that enhance healthcare around the globe, reduce extreme poverty, and give children access to education and technology. They are also part of a wider movement to raise awareness about environmental issues to encourage sustainable development.

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

Hearpreneur

In our rapidly changing world of ideas and technologies, the quest for knowledge becomes an endless journey. In addition to knowledge and skill acquisition, networking fosters professional development by connecting individuals with career advancement opportunities, such as workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Every day I learn.

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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.,