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[Interview] Mark C. Perna, Founder And CEO Of TFS, Cleveland, Ohio

YoungUpstarts

Since I founded TFS more than 20 years ago, it has grown from a small business to an internationally known organization that has helped thousands of administrators, teachers, and support staff in the education market. It’s a mismatch between what employers need and what the workforce has been equipped to deliver.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

8- Appreciate small businesses. I started Rising Star Reviews because I’ve always had a passion for helping small businesses. Now it’s the most satisfying business I’ve ever been associated with. Thanks to Kate Linforth, Essential Oxygen ! #8- Photo Credit: Chas Cooper.

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Is Now The Right Time To Start A New Business When The Economy Lags?

YoungUpstarts

by Tom Cleveland, SmallBusinessLoansDirect.com. It is a bit early in the process to be filling out a small business loan application , but that task may happen sooner than you think once you see your plan down on paper. Tom Cleveland is a writer for SmallBusinessLoansDirect.com.

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10 Entertaining Things to Check out While You’re Waiting in Line Today

Up and Running

Since you just might be among the shopping droves today, I’ve collected some of the most interesting business news from around the web – be sure to read this post while you’re waiting in line to pay! Small Business Saturday is tomorrow. Last year, this shopping event certainly showed small business the love; 5.7

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Bigger in Bend – Building a Regional Startup Cluster–part 1 of 3

Steve Blank

They communicate and pass on the DNA of how Silicon Valley operates and what level of performance is needed to compete on a global scale. Most teams have a reluctance and willingness to “go for it” when they finally do have a scalable business and have validated the key aspects of their business model. Entrepreneurs in Bend.