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20 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

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As basic mobile phones became ubiquitous around 2006, we set out to create a service to empower organizations to connect with their members through text messaging. I’ve been voted the best photographer in Charlotte, now I’m setting my sights on the whole Southeast. Thanks to Justin Baum, ZZZ Bears ! #2- 2- Put a twist to a common word.

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43 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

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One of the main reasons why my partners and I started TopFire Media is to fill a void within the franchise arena. In 2006, I founded Eschelon Experiences, including six restaurants: Mura, The Oxford, Zinda, Cameron Bar and Grill, Faire, and Basan. Thanks to Kyle Reyes, The Silent Partner Marketing ! So my team and I built it.