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How to Raise Money When You’re Not in a Major VC Market

Both Sides of the Table

And I am often approached by entrepreneurs in cities which don’t have a vibrant VC community. Where do you want to build your community, your relationships, your family?” If their commitment to staying local is weak I normally say, “Well, it certainly would be easier on you to be in a larger community.

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How to Start a Daycare Business

Up and Running

To get a sense of how to start a daycare business, we talked with Lindsey Roemen, owner of Lindsey’s Family Daycare in Larchwood, Iowa, and Shalonda Owens, owner of Fruitful Trees Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio, about their experiences as daycare owners. Ask yourself: Where is the gap between community need and existing services?

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7 Tips for Independent Bicycle Dealers to Grow Profits This Year by Eric Levenhagen

Mike Michalowicz

Many bicycle shops have gained a reputation over the years of being exclusive to a certain demographic – mostly middle-aged men who have been avid cyclists for a long time. Action Steps: Be active in your community so people think of your shop for future service needs, even if they originally bought the bicycle online.

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7 Tips for Independent Bicycle Dealers to Grow Profits This Year by Eric Levenhagen

Mike Michalowicz

Many bicycle shops have gained a reputation over the years of being exclusive to a certain demographic – mostly middle-aged men who have been avid cyclists for a long time. Action Steps: Be active in your community so people think of your shop for future service needs, even if they originally bought the bicycle online.

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7 Tips for Independent Bicycle Dealers to Grow Profits This Year by Eric Levenhagen

Mike Michalowicz

Many bicycle shops have gained a reputation over the years of being exclusive to a certain demographic – mostly middle-aged men who have been avid cyclists for a long time. Action Steps: Be active in your community so people think of your shop for future service needs, even if they originally bought the bicycle online.