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Think Big, Start Small: The Story of a Startup

Up and Running

Since then, I have come to believe that ReefCam is a great company for aspiring entrepreneurs to look to and to learn from. A snapshot from one of the Cayman Island cameras. Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda and the Florida Keys. Pictured here, Tim with a mix of ReefCam and University of the Virgin Islands personnel.

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[Review] Like A Virgin

YoungUpstarts

Well, the answers to this (and more) can partly be found in “ Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won’t Teach You at Business School “ Warm and whimsical, Branson’s book is broken up into many bite-sized nuggets of business and managerial wisdom, gleaned through his years of successful serial entrepreneurship.

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Turning the Unemployed Into Entrepreneurs

ReadWriteStart

Virgin Islands,” five states - Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, New York, and Oregon - already have active SEA programs. Department of Labor just announced that $35 million in funds were available to “develop, enhance and promote SEA programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S.

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[Competition] Startup Open 2011 Starts… Opens… Launches!

YoungUpstarts

The grand prize winner of last year’s Startup Open , Resolute Marine Energy ‘s founder Olivier Ceberio won a trip to Richard Branson’s privately-owned Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. billion people worldwide who lack access to safe drinking water.

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5 Entrepreneurs Celebrate Summer Business Accomplishments

Hearpreneur

While many were going on vacations and traveling, business was still being completed for many entrepreneurs and business owners. As an entrepreneur, I have to feel good in order for me to be able to accomplish great things that I’ve set out to accomplish. Summer is over. Thanks to Carole Lieberman, The Terrorist Therapist ! #3-

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Founder Interview: RedMane Technology’s Tony Lakier

The Startup Magazine

In the public sector, we helped the US Virgin Islands implement a cloud-based Disaster Food Stamps system to bring aid in a matter of weeks right after two devastating hurricanes hit the islands. Going back to your early career decisions, tell us what factors influenced your decision to be an entrepreneur? .

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How to Start a Travel Agency

Up and Running

Resources to help you do market research and determine your niche: Practical Market Research Resources for Entrepreneurs. Words of advice: Final tips from entrepreneurs who have started successful travel businesses. “We How to Do Market Research. How to Create a Unique Value Proposition. What Is Target Marketing?