If so, you aren’t alone. Many people dream of quitting their day job and opening a business that will allow them to truly follow their passions. A large percentage of these people think that their dreams can never come true, but entrepreneurs like Jim McGown are living the dream every day.
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Many veterans have trouble transitioning into the civilian work force. Others, however, seem to take to the change in pace without a pause. Brian Iglesias is one of these success stories. After a thirteen year career in the Marine Corps, he knew that film making was his true calling. However, he quickly found that, despite his hard work and leadership serving his country, he was having trouble getting the big break he needed.
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Everyone who has been to college remembers the high price of textbooks. On one hand, there is no way to get an education without the required reading; on the other hand, few people believe that a small bound stack of paper could possibly be worth four hundred dollars. Editions are changed every few years just to deplete the used textbook market and keep prices high. In the midst of this expense and waste, a group of college boys came up with a great idea.
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One reason many people prefer small businesses is the quality of their product. Small business owners give every aspect of their business that little something extra, a little piece of their soul. It’s this personal touch that keeps people coming back even after the business has gone national, which is why it is so essential for a small business not to lose their soul as they expand.
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Not Just Winging It: A Hot Business Success Story
When people think about opening up a restaurant, everyone seems to be full of dismal statistics. However, few people want to share the success stories. Portland, Oregon’s Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings is a small restaurant that has been lead to success by owners Sara Sawicki and Jordan Busch. With annual sales in the seven figures and another location in the works, it’s fair to call this a small business success story.
Busch and Sawicki claim that their success is due to their love of hot wings, but this is not the only factor. Here are a few things that the two owners have learned along the path to success.
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