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What Startups Can Learn About PR and Crisis Management

Both Sides of the Table

But I thought I’d use the situation to talk more broadly about some PR lessons you might learn for your own business and also incorporate some situations I’ve faced recently with some portfolio companies. The most tempting thing for inexperienced entrepreneurs to do is to attack the press. Have a PR Strategy.

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18 Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Deal With Economic Uncertainty

Hearpreneur

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they deal with economic uncertainty and here are the responses. #1- When the unexpected happens we can maintain business as usual and don’t have to turn off key functions like marketing and PR. If you are well prepared you can also shine in when there is a downfall.

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27 Entrepreneurs Share Tips on Building an Ecommerce Business

Hearpreneur

We asked entrepreneurs, and business owners their tips on building an e-commerce business and here are the responses. #1- Thanks to Danielle Sabrina, Society22 PR ! #3- From crafting a compelling brand identity to mastering digital marketing, it's a multifaceted journey that demands careful planning and execution.

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13 Entrepreneurs on How They are Using PR for Their Business

Hearpreneur

Public relations (PR) is an essential component for any business as it plays a crucial role in shaping and maintaining its reputation. Effective PR allows businesses to build strong relationships with their target audience, stakeholders, and the general public. Thanks to Alex McIntosh, Thrive Natural Care ! #3- Sales skyrocketed.

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5 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Don’t Do

YoungUpstarts

Most of the time, we’re told about the qualities that great entrepreneurs possess and the things they do that make them successful. However, incomplete knowledge can be dangerous, which is why it is equally important to know what great entrepreneurs do not do. Here are six things successful entrepreneurs certainly don’t do: 1.

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24 Entrepreneur Explain How They Come Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

When I had the idea for the company nearly 8 years ago, I told a former manager of mine at a different PR firm who was a bit of a mentor to me. I said I want to call it FischHook PR, like ‘hook' for a story' or something like that. Thanks to Eric Fischgrund, FischTank PR ! #15- She responded that it was a terrible name.

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The Silent Benefits of PR

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve been having this PR discussion with three separate portfolio companies at once so I thought I’d just publish my thoughts more broadly. I have written many times about PR so if you want a deep dive on the “how” of PR you may enjoy reading some of these posts. PR pays dividends in Biz Dev.

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