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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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Back in 1997, when I was a high school junior and my brother Evan was a freshman, we launched a local moving service called Meathead Movers. It all began when our school and athletic commitments were making it difficult for us to find part-time work that fit our busy schedules. 8- Appreciate small businesses.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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After being furloughed by the Harlem Globetrotters due to COVID-19, I founded Eric PR & Marketing, LLC as a way to help nonprofits and small businesses during difficult times. Women’s experiences are often used to further a male lead’s story or as shock value for the audience. Photo credit: Eric Nemeth.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

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But I stopped myself, realizing that I didn’t want to bash this small business online and forever tarnish their reputation. Extremely-Sharp.com originally started with a few retail locations in 1997, and we quickly started the e-commerce site the next year. Slowly and painstakingly I started to build a business.