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13 Of The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make (That May Not Seem Like Mistakes At All)

YoungUpstarts

Many protective business owners live by the mantra “It’s not personal; it’s business” because they assume that customers have unreasonable expectations, or that their demands will increase once you open the door of a relationship. In 1983 he cofounded Direct Mail Express (DME) in Daytona Beach, Florida, with his siblings Mike and Kathy.

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How the COVID-Preneur Led to a Micro Business Renaissance

Austin Startup

photography and design) Polling the Customers ZenBusiness polled roughly 500 customers to look at a host of factors relating to their businesses. Since March 2020, we have continued to grow and expand the platform, enhance design, and plan new innovative offerings to continue to provide best-in-class customer support.

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Nine Risks You Must Take (And Keep On Taking) To Build A Sustainable Business

YoungUpstarts

Shortsighted business leaders assume that customers have unreasonable expectations or their demands will increase once you open the door of a relationship. In 1983 he cofounded Direct Mail Express (DME) in Daytona Beach, Florida, with his siblings Mike and Kathy. Get up close and personal with customers. .

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Why Startups Are Ready For A Reboot

YoungUpstarts

Even a simple Florida start-up could adjust to the changing tides if they knew how to approach the problem. In contrast, others had to retool their business protocols to deal with the new demands of a remote office. Much of this success is due to the flexibility of startups and their ability to adapt.

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Entrepreneur Runs Coding Academy To Help Students Gain Real-world Software Development Skills

Hearpreneur

4Geeks Academy students gain real-world software development skills that traditional education left behind but are required to meet the demands of our digital economy. We are Licensed by the Florida Department of Education and we manage the coding program at Miami Dade College. Where do you see your business in the next 3-5 years?

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14 Entrepreneurs Share Their Views on Writing a Business Plan or Not

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Evan Tunis, Florida Healthcare Insurance ! #2- My journey in the culinary world demanded flexibility as tastes and trends evolved rapidly. This allowed me to stay nimble, pivot when necessary, and align with the ever-changing demands of the health-conscious food market.

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The Future of Transportation

Feld Thoughts

Two factors: cost and range (and charging infrastructure, to a lesser extent, but that will be remedied when there is more demand). Nevada, Florida, and California have already legalized them, suggesting this may be less of an issue than anticipated. What limits their adoption then? If costs come down, are there other barriers?