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How My Old Job Secretly Prepared Me to Build a Thriving Business

Entrepreneur.com

I started my journalism career in 2004. I started my journalism career in 2004. By Kyle Christie Edited by Maria Bailey Jun 10, 2025 Share Copy Key Takeaways Here are 10 lessons I carried from the newsroom into entrepreneurship Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

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International Virtual Assistant Day 2009

Loosely Speaking

Although it is necessary to make this adjustment in the OIVAC schedule, organizers are happy to confirm that the International Virtual Assistant Day (IVAD)Celebration will be held, as originally planned, on May 15, 2009. Comment: 1 One Comment Tara Fort Comment // May 22nd, 2009 // 7:33 am How did I miss that it was International VA day??!

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7 Must-Have Tech Tools for Every Small Business Startup

Success

Tap into cloud-based data storage In-house servers are so 2004. Create a social media presence and newsletters It’s not all internal. Part of internal is getting the right people on the bus… building a social following is important for getting the right people on the team.”

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Beyond Gold: What Happens After You Achieve Your Biggest Goal?

Success

Gymnast Carly Patterson was just 16 when her dazzling performance at the 2004 Athens Olympics made her the second American woman ever to win the all-around competition. After retiring from gymnastics and going into music, Carly felt internal and external pressure to repeat the same level of success.

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The New Multinationals: Small, Micro and Solo Businesses Driving the Next Wave of Globalization

Small Business Labs

Globalization and international trade was once driven almost exclusively by large multinational corporations. goods exports in in 2004 to 34% percent in 2014. goods exports in in 2004 to 34% percent in 2014. In fact, according to the U.S. SBA  small business goods exports have grown from 29% of total U.S.

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How to Name Your Business

Success

An internal team was assigned to meet once a month to brainstorm and examine potential names. We rolled it out to the public in 2004. We were in a time of growth, transitioning from a transaction execution company to a full-service marketing firm. We needed to succeed and fail on our own identity. That is the core of our brand.

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Professional Development Opportunity for VA Entrepreneurs

Loosely Speaking

Join Jeannine for an in-depth interview with Sharon Williams of The 24-hour Secretary , and founder of the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Sharon will cover such questions as “How can you continue to develop a recognizable brand?&# Loose Ends.

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