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Rich

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Feb 12, 2008 10:24 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Why are you running your business? Or, why are you starting one?
 
Answer the question in two sentences or less.
 
For me:
 
I am running this business because I want to help other people be successful entrepreneurs and because I don`t want anyone else to be in control of my life or livelihood other than me!
 
And you?
 
 


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Rich Sloan , Co-Founder, Chief Startupologist, StartupNation
Tack

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Feb 12, 2008 12:49 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I started my businesses so that the beneficiaries of my hard work and dedication would be my family and me, rather than a company, board, or investors. In addition, owning my businesses allows me to chase a dream, which provides incredible motivation and reaps fantastic rewards.



Rich

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Feb 12, 2008 1:06 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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thanks for the chime-in, Tack! i bet a lot of people would agree. (we shall see.)


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Rich Sloan , Co-Founder, Chief Startupologist, StartupNation
Nuevolution

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I started my business because I come from a family of entrepreneurs, I was taught at a young age "how to be the boss" instead of saying "Yes! Boss"

I like what I do, and I like to help people succeed. and most of all, since I`m in California I don`t have to stuck in traffic with the rest of the people coming and going to work



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Edgar Monroy
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When starting your own business the need to "know-how" is greater than money!
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GrillCharmer

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Feb 12, 2008 5:47 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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1) To serve as a positive role model for my 2 daughters
 
2)  Just to see if I can!


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Leslie
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Charmed Life Products LLC
Grill Charms™… The MUST HAVE grilling accessory that is revolutionizing the American Cook-out AND The perfect gift for any occasion!
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RabbitMountain

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Feb 12, 2008 5:48 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I started my business because I got sick of having my schedule & finances ruled by idiots.

That`s probably not very businesslike of me but hey.

—paula
Rich

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Feb 12, 2008 5:56 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I started my business because I got sick of having my schedule & finances ruled by idiots.

That`s probably not very businesslike of me but hey.

—paula
 
i bet a lot of people can relate to that. we used to use a slogan at StartupNation, "Stop Workin` for the Man and Start It Up!"


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Rich Sloan , Co-Founder, Chief Startupologist, StartupNation
RabbitMountain

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Feb 12, 2008 6:08 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Amen!
CraigL

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Feb 12, 2008 8:19 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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So I can live near a lake, go fishing, and barbeque whenever I want.
wtgg

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at this point in my life ; I just need to know if I can!
kinda like that guy in dirty Harry 5 or 6 shots, I need to know.
Stan
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