Why did you start your business and what do you work for?

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Permalink Reply by Paulina Khumbah, Ph. D. on November 25, 2008 at 3:11am

The attached documents cover some of the things the NALA Group does......

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• Many_of_us_in_the_35_to_65_age_cohort[1].doc, 25 KB
• the next big thing.doc, 22 KB
• Vision Statement.doc, 21 KB

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Permalink Reply by Fiona Bosticky on November 25, 2008 at 4:15am

I started my business because I love property, I love helping people and seeing them make money, and I like finding new deals and emerging markets.

I work for myself and my freedom to choose; and my clients, to see them happy and to reduce the risk of investing in emerging markets.

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Permalink Reply by Cesar Rivera on November 25, 2008 at 5:38am

I started my "business" because my existing business is not well. I want to help my family and close friends. Needless to say, the situation now a days is not well, economy :-( you know...I believe I still have the strength and desire and will power to overcome bad times. What ever extra income is welcome...

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Permalink Reply by Denise Lize on November 25, 2008 at 6:43am

I started my business because after 30 years working for a bank, I wanted to be "free".I love being on myself and doing things the way I want It.I started a Recruitment business,inspired by my partner who's also an recruiter and I have chosen for the branche Banking&Finance, because thats the one I know most.My goal is to expand my business options.

I work in the first place for myself, my kids have great jobs now, but my goal is to have a very succesful business,very divers and I would love to make It a family business.

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Baron von Engelhardt on November 25, 2008 at 7:29am

I started my business as a legal journalist for The Legal Guide to Germany, www.lg2g.info because I want to discover and report on new topics in a field wherein I'm an expert – law. My booster detonation came from so many "simple Questions" from my congregation American Church in Berlin.

I run this project to integrate foreigners into Germany, telling inside legal stories. Though actually not intended, it became an interesting marketing tool.

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Permalink Reply by Shirley Landram on November 25, 2008 at 7:33am

I started my business because I have always wanted to run my own business. I was tired of working by someone elses rules that often times didn't make sense. Customers at times were treated like they were an interuption instead of the bread and butter for the business. I also needed something I could do at home due to being a caretaker for my fiance and my grandchildren. Since I love to sew and create things this was a perfect way to do it. This is a way to leave a legacy for my children. It will teach them it is possible to succeed if you really try and want if bad enough.

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Permalink Reply by Valerie Patton on November 25, 2008 at 8:34am

I started my business because I had dry skin. I came up with a product that would help relieve the dryness & itching that dry skin & eczema causes. I wanted to share my product with everbody so they would know that there is relief available.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Wagner on November 25, 2008 at 10:15am

I started my personal development company after seeing so many people go through life with no direction. They get caught up in making a living rather than making a life. 56% of marriages end in divorce, depression is at an all time high as well as bankruptcy and children are...., well having it tougher than ever before to stay on the straight and narrow.
I help people go after their dreams and remove roadblocks. Everyone wants to live a fulfilling life, most just don't know how to go about it.

I want to build my business to have the greatest possible impact removing the hurt, pain and regrets that ignorance leaves behind.

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Permalink Reply by dean dyer on November 25, 2008 at 10:51am

Hey this is a very good question that any entreperneur should ask themselves before and during the process of starting and maintaining thier business.... As in " Know thy self "...

For me @ www.patternstudioa.com I started back before the internet, because of the deep passion I have for my field as an artist...then it became the way to help people (woman) that had trouble finding clothing that they could feel good about, that would fit well... When plus sizes were unavailable and agmentations were the rage.
Today I maintain an educational aspect and fill a need in my local area for qualified pattern makers like me.
I am on Kiss 104.1 s radio show Novermber 30th , 10am EST to help students and begining designers understand the important aspects of launching a collection...in order for them to align themselves with the right professionals in a cost effective manner.

I work for my clients.... sharing my 30 years of industry knowledge and deploying the correct strategies to make money and enjoy the process is what I work for.
Anyone can call me and get tips on bringing thier fashion dreams to life.

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Permalink Reply by John S Goodwin - Global Wealth on November 25, 2008 at 1:58pm

Why did I start my business?
I started my business because I realized the benefits of health and wellness were in demand and this is what the baby-boomer generation is most concerned with.

What do you work for?
I work for my wife and I... building a business that will help others increase in knowledge, health and wealth!

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Permalink Reply by Carole Nantel on November 25, 2008 at 2:17pm

I started my businesses because I wanted to be my own boss and not working for somebody else and get nowhere. I also did this so I can learn and teach others that they can do it too. I work for myself actually but hopefully one day family members will catch on and keep it going.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Ruby II on November 25, 2008 at 2:32pm

BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WOULD
I started my business because no one else would. I understood how it feels to be on your own struggling to understand technology, paying through the nose both in $$$ and lost time and frustration.

I WORK FOR MYSELF, MY FAMILY & THOSE I LOVE
I work hard for myself my family and those I love daily, I work even harder for the hope that one day I will have enough influence to redirect the current system to change the way it works for those who need help. Finally I work hardest for those who don't know what options are out there, and so make uninformed and rash decisions based on hype and speculation.

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