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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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In 2007, I left my career to become a stay-at-home mom. After spending almost a decade in Africa, I realized that most of the charities and nonprofits weren’t making as big of a difference as they claimed. I have a mix of incredible clients across multiple industries, while also continuing to give back to the nonprofit sector.

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Impact Investing: a time for problems to become opportunities

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The term “impact investment” was coined in 2007 — an approach that deliberately builds intangible assets alongside tangible, financial ones.

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How To Leverage Your Time & Revenue During A Business Transition

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

Now Or Never When I started my public relations business, McDuling PR, back in 2007 it was a pretty big step for me. I am not originally Australian – I was born and raised in South Africa and then Ireland, before moving here as a teenager. It is all consultancy based work and requires a lot of input, time and effort.

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How Kerry McDuling Went From Employee To Running Her Own Publicity Business

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

How I Got Started In Publicity I don’t think my personal story is particularly interesting and I am still working towards my goals (yes, they do change almost every day!), I was born in South Africa and emigrated with my parents and younger brother, firstly to Ireland, then to Australia, arriving here when I was 14.