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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

Hearpreneur

Failing at that business, terminating my employees, and shutting the doors was the most challenging thing I had done. I admire Howard Schultz for using his thinking skills in taking over a company name where he previously worked as an employee. GM was first a holding company when it was established in 1908 by William C.

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 20: Nayeem Hussain and Will Zell

Steve Blank

He previously founded N&N Investments LLC, a real estate investment holding company; and is a program leader and fellow of the Startup Leadership Program. . He stressed that your product and company vision needs to match your appetite for funding: One thing that we learned very early on was, have a plan for fund-raising. …

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Legal Protection: 5 Things to Consider Before Opening a Business

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Most states require business owners that have more than 5 employees to ensure their workers in a multitude of ways. It is imperative that you apply for an Employer Identification Number online via a holding company unless you want the IRS knocking on your door. Understand the Importance of Ensuring Your Workers.

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How to Start a Luxury Day Spa

Up and Running

Taking the time to carefully select your service offerings will help you to better differentiate your business from your competitors. Depending on the location of your spa, you may also want to consider offering services designed to appeal to corporate clients looking for fun ways to hold company events.