How an emerging jazz band used Foundations to hone their business chops and plan a European tour. While it is well known that Mountain Bizworks helps small businesses develop and…
Category: Entrepreneur Stories
Client Success Story: Blue Dream Curry House Says No to Restaurant Status Quo
James Sutherland and Sean Park know the downsides of working in the restaurant industry all too well: low wages and that feeling you’re going nowhere fast. So when the two met at Doc Chey’s in Atlanta and decided to move here to open their own place, Blue Dream Curry, they committed to doing things differently….
NOC Case Study: A Rafting Business Reinvention
Sutton Bacon, CEO of Nantahala Outdoor Center, shares how he faced a declining market and waning employee enthusiasm head-on to remake a struggling rafting outfitter into the nation’s premier outdoor recreation company. Note: The following is…
On Becoming a B Corp: Deltec Homes
If you’re in the early stages of certifying your business as a B Corp, or are simply curious about the movement, you likely want to know how long certification takes and if the process has value. Hear answers from Deltec Homes’ president, who shares the company’s experience….
Client Success Story: UGoTour Is On the Move
The Asheville-based tech company is scaling up and putting a better touring experience in everyone’s pocket….
Client Success Story: Organic Planet Cleaning Freshens Up a Dusty Business Model
With a little help from our classes and coaching, the company is conquering the cleaning industry and remaking it as a force for good….