article thumbnail

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. Charlotte, NC. Coming in at number seven overall, Charlotte also ranks as the second best city after Grand Rapids when it comes to growth in number of small businesses. Government Requirements.

St. Louis 105
article thumbnail

28 Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips and Tricks of Staying Motivated

Hearpreneur

5- Employees, clients and future of my company. For me, knowing that I have dedicated, hard working employees that rely on me, and amazing clients that trust me with their brands, keeps me going. I was doing my own admin, sales and marketing while doing operations (delivering what I was selling). Photo Credit: Kimberley Ring.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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. One way that OhMy dot ca has found to do this is by hiring employees from underprivileged backgrounds. We are currently focusing on sustainable operational practices to reduce the waste produced by the company.

article thumbnail

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

Hearpreneur

2- With the help of books and podcasts Photo Credit: Charlotte Hall To keep my mind sharp, I dive into thought-provoking books, podcasts, and engaging conversations that challenge my perspective. Thanks to Charlotte Hall, Hallway People ! #3- Thanks to Con Sotidis, Social Selling Warrior ! #2- Thanks to David Brewer, Protect Line ! #6-

Charlotte 118
article thumbnail

28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I now am the CEO and founder of Berri Properties in Asheville and Charlotte, NC. When I help other people through skills in digital marketing, I’m able to give more to clients, employees, my family and the community. 23- Help businesses with compliance operations. Thanks to Matthew Myre, Berri Properties ! #4-

article thumbnail

How to pivot away $34m: Israel’s Xeround shuts it doors with a lesson

The Next Web

Charlotte Yarkoni – a senior exec at Amdocs, was asked to take over as CEO, and see if she could turn Xeround into a sort of ‘mini Amdocs’. “You don’t need an MBA to realize that this sort of business model wasn’t going to work” “Nothing ever filtered down properly to the operational employees.

Database 126