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Entrepreneurship for Superwomen

Up and Running

I put “ SuperWomen Do IT Less” ( First Edition 1992) into the closet, and became my own boss. A friend recommended it to me, and it was the single most important thing I did on my journey as a business owner and operator. Purchasing my inn coincided with the purchase of Nations Bank by Bank America.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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My skills and experience in sales of complicated and expensive IT software combined with my love for visual arts. When I started my law firm in 1992, I did it to help others, to provide the assistance they needed when they were suffering from accidents that were outside of their control. Thanks to Troy McClain, Tovuti ! #16-

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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based companies initially funded by venture capital between 2006 and 2011, 84% now are closely held and operating independently, 11% were acquired or made initial public offerings of stock and 4% went out of business, according to Dow Jones VentureSource. Businesses For Sale |. Mexico/Central America. South America.