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Sir Richard Branson's Role Models - Inspiring Tributes for Entrepreneurs

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03 Mar 2011 39 views
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Sir Richard Branson's Role Models - Inspiring Tributes for Entrepreneurs
Starting and growing a business is a bumpy journey, but it can be made a little easier with someone to provide inspiration -- and a reminder of why you embarked on this crazy path in the first place. Check out this list of role models from 14 aspiring entrepreneurs and Branson himself.

Starting and growing a business is a bumpy journey, but it can be made a little easier with someone to provide inspiration — and a reminder of why you embarked on this crazy path in the first place.

Check out this list of role models from 14 aspiring entrepreneurs and Branson himself. Who are the people they turn to for inspiration?

(READ the list in AOL Small Business)

 

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