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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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I started Pressed PR to serve a niche that I was a part of myself – independent musicians. Thanks to Dawn Jones, Pressed PR ! #9- I went to bed and prayed for some guidance, and as odd as it sounds, I dreamed about a new product to invent, Finders Key Purse(r). Thanks to Gina Moccio, Babe Crafted ! #8-

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Business Startup Tools: A Curated List of Our Favorite Tools and Resources to Build Your Company

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NameMesh : Part domain name suggestion tool and part domain name finder, NameMesh searches endless variants of your domain to find one that works for you. Hootsuite : Hootsuite is perfect for people who are really active on social media and managing multiple accounts. Project management software. Launching and PR.

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Your November Small Business News Roundup

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However, Gene Marks has his own thoughts on Small Business Saturday: he says it’s an overhyped PR stunt. Check out Bplans Small Business Loan Finder. Spending topped $16 billion, up from $14 billion in 2014. News summed up the holiday and why it matters. Who knew Small Business Saturday could be so divisive? See Also: Need a Loan?

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ProfessorVC: Watch Out for the Red W(h)ine

Professor VC

However, the individual above was adamant that we should have a PR campaign to let the entrepreneurial community know that we dont participate or support this practice. Note: Finders fees are illegal in California for non broker-dealers, not sure about other states) Do you have any service provider members? What do we get?