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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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I wanted to be able to provide pet information along with cannabis and hemp products to help their pets live better lives, so in 2015 I started VETCBD. In 1997 at just 42 years old, I suffered a massive heart attack that landed me in the ICU. Thanks to Tim Shu, VETCBD ! #2- 2- From a hobby. Photo credit: Javier Diaz.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

A photo posted by CEO Blog Nation : I am CEO (@ceoblognation) on Aug 18, 2015 at 2:23pm PDT. #1) Extremely-Sharp.com originally started with a few retail locations in 1997, and we quickly started the e-commerce site the next year. I tried selling my knowledge and services in marketing and public relations and it worked!