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18 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I was tired of the bureaucracy of government and corporate work along with limited vacation days (my balance was always bouncing off of zero!). 21 years ago, I ventured into the music business launching a public relations and marketing firm — Webster Public Relations. Image Credit: Laura Renner.

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Public Hospital Modern Woes – Aging Infrastructure, Unions, Pensions, High Regulation. 

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This article will focus on the impact of hospitals in that equation, specifically those public health system owned and controlled by local Governments. [2]. Many of the greatest medical advancements in history were born out of state universities and public academic medical centers. Hospital System Roots.

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52 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I seized this opportunity to try an experiment in both client service and employee retention, by focusing on senior level staff first, and combining that with a flexible and healthy working environment that is not a mainstay in the public relations world. The goal of public relations is to create change.

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50+ Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

We had been developing the company’s product for a while, but we needed to find a name in 1995 to incorporate the company. It’s amazing that we’ve been able to provide careers for over 20 people in explaining a government benefit. Thanks to Ron Wood, Ron Wood Public Relations, Ltd. Thanks to Collin J.

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