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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

mKonnekt was founded to provide full marketing services, including social media, online, and local marketing, as well as the utilization of customer data, to help local eateries reach their target audience. Our founders were tired of being lied to and ripped off by overpriced, green-washed brands filled with unnecessary chemicals.

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Innovation and Geography

SoCal CTO

Ive personally been involved in the start-up world in Los Angeles for about 15 years, and have had the opportunity to work on many early-stage companies (e.g., Probably the biggest drawback of Los Angeles is the distance and traffic that makes networking more difficult. eHarmongy) as an acting CTO.

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The 20 Coolest CoWorking Spaces In The U.S.

YoungUpstarts

It’s clear that Link put a lot of thought into the design of their space, providing co-workers with excellent lighting, some of the best chairs on the market, and even views of inspirational green space. startups, social media firms, advertising and PR companies, and more. Thinkspace.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Photo Credit: Sheryl Green. Thanks to Sheryl Green, Sheryl Green Speaks ! #3- A few months later, I went on a five-day social media detox, which I had (ironically) discovered online. In 2004 I was a part-time flight attendant with a 10-year-old son living in Los Angeles. 2- Was laid off from a job.

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17 Entrepreneurs Celebrate Summer Business Accomplishments

Hearpreneur

Beauty brands relay on social media strategy as much as traditional PR! Also, I had the opportunity to present my “Organic Reach is Dead: Learn to Pay to Play Like a Pro” Masterclass to a standing room only (or sold out) crowd on the main stage at the Social Media Week Los Angeles conference.

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3 Ways To Increase Your Google Ranking

YoungUpstarts

Giving Google the information you provide in the My Business profile helps them pair your listing with your website and social media accounts, creating a complete experience for the consumer when they search you. They provide tips and suggestions right below, explaining why you’re in the red, orange, or green for the page’s SEO.

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My Favorite Entrepreneur Story in a Long Time

Both Sides of the Table

This morning I was reading my social media and came across an article that Christine Tsai had posted on Facebook. So I started noticing hot sauces more and the more I looked the more I noticed this funny rooster bottle with a strange sounding name I couldn’t pronounce and that familiar green cap. And the green caps.

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