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Social Entrepreneurship: What It Is and Why Everyone's Talking About it

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They wrote a business plan, circulated the document to a bank, and worked tirelessly to scale their company and drive profits for themselves and their investors. angel investors were women and only 5% were minorities. Entrepreneurs used to be those who had an idea, started a company, and made money. But in 2018, we’re a startup nation.

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The History and Downfall of a German Wholesale Company “Wollschläger” – Part 2

QYMATIX

In 2012, Wollschläger announced a new plan, including a new light green corporate design. In 2012, the new Wollschläger Austria branch opened in Breitenbach am Inn. I cannot help but find the irony of Wollschläger’s story, when reading, that in 2012 they bought the – then closed – Nokia plant in Bochum.