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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To build a community. I wanted to be a part of a community of consultants that would provide me with the opportunity to build relationships with other practitioners, share lessons learned, and periodically collaborate.

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[US][Competition] U.S. Chamber of Commerce DREAM BIG Small Business Of The Year Award 2012

YoungUpstarts

These small business are each a shining example of the power of free enterprise and the opportunities it can create for America’s doers and dreamers. Chamber of Commerce has announced the seven regional finalists for the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award 2012. – Thomas J. Donohue, U.S.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started their Business

Hearpreneur

We asked entrepreneurs to share why they started their businesses and here are the responses: #1- To beautify homes and businesses Photo Credit: Kevin Wang My passion for interior design and a desire to make homes and businesses look beautiful drove me to start our business.

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What is Sweat Equity Worth?

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Business & Small Business. Entrepreneur Homepage Startups Starting a Business Home How-To Guides Startup Basics Business Ideas Business Planning Startup Financing Success Stories Home-Based Business Starting a Business Play Video How to Take a New Product from Just an Idea to a Business (Video).

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Youth Entrepreneurs, Why You Should Help These Upstarts With Their Startups

Up and Running

They’re artists, designers, engineers, crafters, coders, and – oh yeah – high schoolers. Philadelphia’s Empowerment Group ). Small Business Development Centers ( SBDC s) across the U.S. They eat multi-tasking for breakfast and treat every day like Earth Day. That’s right, teenagers.

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

My partner and I originally started a business for all the classic “selfish” reasons – we wanted to follow our own path, we wanted the flexibility to work from anywhere, we wanted to remove the cap on our potential income. We put together a solid business plan, worked through our competitive advantages, hired the vendors we needed.

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Why Women Entrepreneurs Should Focus More on Branding in 2021

Women Entrepreneurs Can

How can you become a more recognizable name in your community? 2020 was difficult for most small-business owners. Some ways you can survive the COVID-19 pandemic and come out ahead in 2021 include putting your family and employees first and communicating better with your customers. Perfect Your Message. About the Author.