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Why you should pay attention to these 8 emerging tech hubs

The Next Web

The city also hosts the must-go tech conferences Web Summit and F.ounders. Raleigh, North Carolina. city for young families are all triggers for the flock of technology companies and university graduates to Raleigh. Entrepreneur Insider Analysis and Opinion Lists' research parks pioneering in IT and biotechnology.

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24 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Out of necessity. My firm, atCommunications, LLC—a Chicago-based Web development and digital marketing agency—is this year celebrating its 20th year in business! I’ve been an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember.

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A Google Docs interview with Richard Simms, co-founder of Tech Talent South

Jeff Hilimire

Our mission at TTS is to develop more tech talent in the South through beginner-focused programs teaching web development and computer programming. Right now, we run programs here in Atlanta (where we started the company) as well as in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Asheville, NC. Did you grow up thinking you’d be an entrepreneur?

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15 Entrepreneurs Share their Favorite Quotes

Hearpreneur

It doesn’t matter if it has been said before and repeated numerous times, quotes can give you the fire you need to be a better entrepreneur or learn how to handle a difficult situation. Below are some of those quotes sent in by entrepreneurs throughout the country. #1 Thanks to Ryan Fitzgerald, Raleigh Realty. #7

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People Comparison Shop, Stupid

ConversionXL

For example when choosing a web host, they look at the server space and monthly fee and that’s it. Entrepreneur Magazine has a story of how someone looking for an iPad case sent out a tweet: “Looking @DODOsays iPad cases–and *this close* to pulling the trigger … Any opinions out there?”

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Sneak preview, KISSmetrics (and more)

Startup Lessons Learned

Our sponsors continue to support the conference as well as deserving entrepreneurs. Our sponsors continue to support the conference as well as deserving entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. Expo SF (May.