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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To build a community. I wanted to be a part of a community of consultants that would provide me with the opportunity to build relationships with other practitioners, share lessons learned, and periodically collaborate.

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8 Challenges For Startups With A Neighborhood Focus

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There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called “hyperlocal.” The term first appeared at least ten years ago, but the model is now very common. It also shows how such a website can scale by adding new cities.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Companies They Admire Most For Innovation

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They have a really cool business model where they summarize non-fiction books into 15-minute read or listen. No one has effectively used the warehouse club membership business model so effectively as Costco Wholesale and that makes all the difference for the organization. Thanks to Oliver Hudson, Word Finder ! #24-

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Their Thoughts on the Future of Entrepreneurship

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Some areas that are likely to see significant growth in the coming years include e-commerce, digital technologies, and sustainable business practices. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards remote work, which may lead to more flexible business models in the future. Thanks to Ben Tabai, Amaryllis !

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30 Entrepreneurs Share How They Prepare for a Bad Economy

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The businesses should find the most profitable revenue channels using unit economics, then guard both the revenue sources and the profits they produce. This could entail changing the business model, improving the pricing strategies, and deciding to eliminate clients, goods, or services that do not produce significant profits for the company.

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30 Entrepreneurs Say What Changes They Expect in Their Business Due to Technology

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That’s not an HR policy or a perk; it’s our actual business model. By automating tasks, businesses can reduce costs and improve efficiency. Automation can also help businesses to scale by allowing them to handle increased demand without needing to add additional staff. Thanks to Linda Chavez, Life Insurance Finder ! #25-

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Entrepreneurs Now Start Hyperlocal Then Go Global

Startup Professionals Musings

There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called “hyperlocal.” The term first appeared at least five years ago, but the model is now very common. It also shows how such a website can scale by adding new cities.

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