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Co-founder Engaging Florida’s Innovation Ecosystem

Hearpreneur

My side hustle just wasn’t taking off, so that’s when I started to look at the Tampa Bay innovation ecosystem as a reason as to why my business wasn’t flourishing like I expected it to. How did you come up with your business name? Initially, we didn’t want to worry about the name. We are the connector of the region.

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20 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

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What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. We came up with our product name before our company name. The name had to be easily pronounceable, obviously spelled, and unambiguous.

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Best Locations In The US For A Tech Startup

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Citrix, one of the most trusted names in remote computing, was based in Fort Lauderdale, and the Alienware brand of gaming desktops started operating in South Miami. The cost of living and quality of life are quite high not just in Tampa but also in surrounding areas such as Saint Petersburg, Bradenton and Sarasota.

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Always Right: Five Risks You Must Take With Your Customers

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When they work with you, your customers should feel like they are entering the bar on the television show Cheers : ‘where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.’ As CEO of spin-off RME in Tampa, Florida, Tom headed a company that created the most effective lead-generation program in the financial services industry.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Being An Entrepreneur

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My wife Kristina The Cake Girl and I are both entrepreneurs and own an Award Winning Cake and Cupcake Shop in Tampa, FL, Recently named The Sweetest Bakery in Florida in The Sweetest Bakery in America Contest. We opened our first brick and mortar location 7 months ago in Tampa, FL and it has been awesome!

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10 Tips To Create A Meaningful And Impressive Business Logo Design

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For example, when someone searches for Tampa criminal attorney on Google, they are more inclined to interact with a site that has a meaningful and impressive logo. Your brand name will likely be shared on newspapers, social media, and elsewhere. Keep the logo simple. Logos perform a lot better when they are simple and easy on the eyes.

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Eight Ways To Get Past The Fear Of “No”  And Start Risking Rejection

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Persistence is the name of the game. As CEO of spin-off RME in Tampa, Florida, Tom headed a company that created the most effective lead-generation program in the financial services industry. Opportunities are out there, but most won’t be served up on a silver platter. You’ll have to chase them down and wrestle them to the ground.