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25 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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Coone, MsCraftprincess Designs LLC ! #2- The day after receiving my degree, I was in my car driving across North America to start a job at a promising technology startup. I was able to rest and heal my body when needed and was replaced my 9-5 income within the first 18 months of starting my business. Thanks to Brenda R.

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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I started SMR Leadership Solutions, LLC to help coach and train organizations and individuals to be the best they could possibly be in their personal and professional lives. Thanks to Stacy Roberts, SMR Leadership Solutions, LLC ! #8 Thanks to Melissa Smith, The PVA ! #7 Image Credit: Stacy Roberts. Image Credit: Britney Inez.

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15 Entrepreneurs Reveal What Entrepreneurship Means to Them

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If anybody tells that you that being an entrepreneur is less work than being in corporate America, they are lying. I’ve spent a good deal of time working in corporate America, and the past four years being an entrepreneur, and I can say that entrepreneurship is way more work. It falls into that “all the rest” category of etc.,

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Being An Entrepreneur

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Thanks to Chad Pavel, Pinewood Consulting, LLC ! #3- If your owner is a passionate and positive person who works hard as well, their attributes and qualities will transcend to the rest of his/her employees. I have enjoyed meeting people who I would have never met if I stayed working at technology companies in Corporate America.

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24 Entrepreneurs Share Their Favorite Inspirational Business Quote

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Thanks to Brianna Valleskey, Brave Ink LLC ! #12 I loved being a CEO and an entrepreneur, and the risks I took to start and grow the company provided more income than I ever earned in corporate America. You should rest easy knowing that there is a path that doesn’t require $1M in seed pre-revenue. It was March 2008.

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Did Prior to Starting Their Businesses

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That’s right, I did door-to-door sales for four years straight in the armpits of America. BubbleBum also includes belt positioning clips in place of arm rests, so it’s possible to fit three boosters across the back seat of a car! Thanks to Skyler Dennis, SNJ Empowers, LLC ! #12 – Knocked on Doors.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

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Thanks to Garrett Ham, Weekender Management, LLC ! #3- While living in South America, founders Jacob and Eric gained a deep love and understanding of the cultures in that region of the world. To come up with names, in my experience, it's better to collaborate with the rest of your team or other stakeholders.

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