Tell Us: What Inspired Your Business? Great businesses are motivated by great things. Share your story.

By Entrepreneur Staff Aug 26, 2014

At this year's events for National Small Business Week we caught up with the owners of Anita's Mexican Food Corp., a family-owned California tortilla chip company. We asked a simple question: What inspires you? From this, we learned about the company's roots and a father's work ethic and enduring example.

We now ask you: What inspires your business? Maybe your work is fueled by your family or a special dream. Whatever it might be, let us know in the comments below.

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