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52 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I soon found that yoga taught me 2000-year-old strategies, to be more present with my kids, be more patient with my family and feel more calm and energized at the same time! In 2011, I was looking for my next challenge. The goal of public relations is to create change. Thanks to Erryn Cobb of Fetch Public Relations ! #45

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The 4 Biggest Business Mistakes of All Time (and What You Can Learn From Them)

Up and Running

million ad featured in the 2000 Superbowl. When Ford’s public relations manager, C. But that all changed when the company hired former Apple retail boss Ron Johnson to take over as CEO in November 2011. The 1999 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade even featured a balloon created in its image. What Went Wrong?

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E&Y Journey 2011, The Great Debate: Go Public or Stay Private

VC Cafe

Last week Ernst & Young held their annual conference Journey 2011 at the Hilton hotel in sunny Tel Aviv, Israel. There were over 2000 participants and around 100 speakers from all over the world. October 2011 was the worst month for IPOs since 2008.

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