Wishing you well today,
When you are building your business, you've got to have tools, resources and support. One of the greatest lessons I've learned through being involved with startups is that it's much more fun to know you aren't alone, and even better to get to meet team-members with different talents who can help you achieve your goals. Our sponsor, Steadfast Media Company, is that team for you. if you are looking for custom software solutions, off-the-shelf technology deployed in support of a new business initiative, or you'd like to improve your business with the data you collect, Steadfast Media is your venture partner. Clicking the banner above will take you to their website where you can learn more.
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Beth Downey,
Owner of Permelia Media
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Sometimes, all you need to share your business with the world is a simple, easy to navigate Wordpress website. Beth Downey is a designer who owns her own web development and Wordpress solutions business called Permelia Media. I've known Beth since I got here in 2012, because she helped create the original digital branding for our blog, Southern/alpha. Beth's expertise is in all the details that help clear the clutter on your website and allow you to present yourself and your business in an organized and positive light. Meet your five minute mentor, Beth Downey.
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I don't enjoy pumping gas. I wish that could be automated.
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To make my bed first thing every morning. It sounds so simple, but it really makes a huge difference in how I frame my day. It's an accomplishment to start the day which builds momentum to tackle the next task.
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I am adamant about doing what I say I'm going to do and I believe in leaving things better than I found them.
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Beth Downey is the owner of Permelia Media, a small business that specializes in graphic design and web development.
Recent Achievements:
Beth Downey spoke at Nashville Design Week in 2018 in a panel called “A roundtable conversation focused around imposter syndrome, negotiating compensation, and getting paid."
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We partnered with Otterbase to bring you high demand/quality jobs in Nashville. This job is for $80,000-$95,000.
Think you are great for this role? Send Hunter from Otterbase an email at hmitchem@otterbase.com.
iOS Developer for a Nashville startup
Responsibilities and Duties
- Design and build applications for the iOS platform
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
- Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
- Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
- Help maintain code quality
- Successfully perform any coding tests or challenges as required
- Suggest new features and expansions of existing apps to improve performance and usability
- Deliver on time as discussed and clearly communicate any changes in deadlines as soon as possible.
- For more information, see the full post here: https://southernalpha.com/may-ios-developer-for-nashville-startup/
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- Nashville is being touted as a new economic hotspot according to Fox Business after AllianceBernstein and Amazon deals. Between those two companies and EY and SmileDirectClub, the city is looking at around 10,000 new jobs promised in Nashville over the next few years.
- Tennessee may be facing a long-term shortage of healthcare workers. "Other professions in high demand through 2024 include accountants and auditors, and elementary school teachers, research by the Tennessee Department of Labor reveals."
- The Tennessean published an interesting opinion article on a $250,000 investment from JP Morgan Chase to provide adults a path to a career in technology.
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Know someone who will bring perspective and insight to LaunchLetter?
Nominate a founder or CEO who inspires you and we will do our best to invite them to a LaunchLetter interview.
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Steadfast Media: Empowering Innovators to Achieve their Goals
Steadfast Media’s team has spent the past ten years as growth partners to both tech-enabled businesses and startups. We love helping all kinds of digital pioneers accelerate the pace at which they are reaching customers and audiences. Our unique experience has led us to offer supporting services for all types of businesses looking to grow their technology offerings, as well as leverage our unique experience as startup founders to accelerate your business in general.
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LaunchLetter is a weekday newsletter from Southern/alpha, a website that features collections of stories and resources for underestimated startup communities.
LaunchLetter is for founders getting started on an idea or business. Our goal is to share the perspective, habits and positive messages of more experienced founders and CEOs. We hope you find it relatable and delightful as you get focused for the day on your own goals. Enjoy the ride.
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