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Alexandra Senter is the founder and publisher of The Big Smoke. Alexandra has a diverse background in corporate, public and creative fields. Alex is also a regular commentator on leading TV and radio stations across the country and an expert business columnist.

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Being invited to yet another conference that promises to give entrepreneurs the blue print for a successful business, I can’t help but wonder if we have a culture of snake oil entrepreneurship.

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