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6 Creative Ways to Figure Out If You’ve Got a Good Business Idea

Up and Running

Since working in this collaborative environment with a community of talented professionals in other fields, she’s successfully started a web design studio and magazine. “I figured that this would be an easy and cost-effective way to assess the demand for these products in my local area. Be your own guinea pig.

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15 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Knowing that they were losing business to laundry apps that bypassed local cleaners, cleaners were willing to pay for the ability to offer on-demand delivery. This store is a combination of my love of fashion and giving back to the community. Thanks to Hilary Barr, Sudzy. #5 5 – All About Food. I was tired.

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Reinventing the Office: How to Lose Fat and Increase Productivity at Work

David Teten

We wanted a conference room with a standing conference table (~$950 on up) and anti-fatigue mats , but so far we haven’t had the audience demand. We’re implementing an optional office-wide weekly lunch (BYOB–Bring Your Own Bag) that allows us to build community, as well as get exposure to different foods.

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