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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

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. I officially parted ways with the Globetrotters in August and Eric PR & Marketing is my path forward. Thanks to Eric Nemeth, Eric PR & Marketing ! #6-

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Brandy Runyan, Black Diamond PR Firm, LLC ! #2- 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.

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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. Marsha Friedman is a 24-year veteran of the public relations industry. Tune into her weekly Blog Talk Radio Show, EMSI’s PR Insider every Thursday at 3 p.m.

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15 Entrepreneurs Discuss Why they Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

I’d spent about 10 years working in PR and a short time after starting a new job with another agency it just wasn’t working out. I was getting ready to look for another job when I got some offers from brands to work directly as their PR rep. Thanks to Arzu Yonak, Addicted Youth Public Relations. #12

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

When I decided to create full time creative business, I couldn’t find online marketers or PR services who understand the creative process, this meant I was doing everything in the business from online presence, to markets and exhibits which resulted in burnout. Thanks to Nicole Nurse, Black Leopard PR ! #27) 24) 9-5 Scares Me.