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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

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. I originally provided pro-bono public relations services to artists and non-profits due to my love for the community and the arts. 4- Started as a part-time work. Photo Credit: Aaron Steed.

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For All Those New Female Entrepreneurs, The 5 Cs For Building A Successful Business

YoungUpstarts

By Marsha Friedman, CEO of EMSI Public Relations and author of “ Celebritize Yourself ”. Since 1997, women-owned businesses rose by 68 percent. As for employees, take the time to hire competent people who you’ll trust in their jobs – and then trust them! I had to make drastic cuts, including letting go beloved employees.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Avinu is a boutique firm dedicated to helping leaders and employees learn how to manage conflict, gain key soft skills and develop a stronger workplace culture. In 1997 at just 42 years old, I suffered a massive heart attack that landed me in the ICU. We spend so much time at work, building our craft and living on purpose.

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Neurodiversity: Marie O’Riordan on the sense of belonging

Transformify

Our guest today is Marie O’Riordan, Senior Public Relations & Communications Manager at Prepaid Financial Services. Marie, you were the last person to interview the late Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa, Saint Teresa of Calcutta, in her home in Calcutta, India in 1997. About the author. About Transformify.

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15 Entrepreneurs Discuss Why they Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

I have never been a perfect long-term employee because I find that it limits my creativity and freedom. Thanks to Arzu Yonak, Addicted Youth Public Relations. #12 This was creating a huge missed opportunity for both companies and their transferring employees. In 1997 we were IT consultants.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

I sent notes to my clients, thanking them for their business, notes to my employees for all of their support over the years, and notes to HelloWorld directors, for their trust in purchasing my company. Extremely-Sharp.com originally started with a few retail locations in 1997, and we quickly started the e-commerce site the next year.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share Their Favorite Inspirational Business Quote

Hearpreneur

In order to be a successful leader, one has to fully maximize the potential of their employees. Maximizing your employee’s potential means being wise, sincere, humane and, when necessary, strict. Thanks to Michelle Garrett, Garrett Public Relations. #8 said Steve Jobs when he returned to Apple in 1997.