“On time, every time!” is the slogan for MedOne Medical Transport. This isn’t just a tagline, but the core value of how MedOne views patient care. “We hire only the best employees. People who are compassionate,” said Michael Thigpen, Chief Operating Officer of MedOne. “We don’t make patients wait. We’re gentle and take time at each stop. Sometimes it’s hard because we get attached to our patients, so to lose somebody can be difficult.” MedOne in Florence, South Carolina is a

Ben Smith is the type of guy who sees the bigger picture. Whether he’s advising clients in his role as manager of the Clemson Area SBDC or he’s lecturing at the business schools at Lander and Clemson universities, he’s always attune to how a person’s approach to work and life is crucial to success. “In my opinion, nobody lives the American dream more than entrepreneurs,” Smith said. “The American dream is less about money and more about the freedom to plot our own course, but