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27 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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I started R Public Relations on a wing and a prayer, but my reputation in the public relations world has followed me to success. It was 1998 and the internet wasn’t exactly readily available. I took a giant leap and went into business for myself. And I’m very fortunate and grateful for that. What was happening?

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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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35 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

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I checked to see if any other Internet marketing companies were using it, found they were not, bought the domain name, and my business partner helped with the legal side. Nothing was grabbing me, so one day I sat at the kitchen table, brainstorming with my sister and decided to see if the internet would help. The rest is history!

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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.