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Green Roofs: Startup Opportunities in Urban Agriculture

The Startup Magazine

More people are living in cities than ever before, a trend that’s only expected to rise in the coming years. As urbanization continues to reshape our world, the need for sustainable solutions becomes increasingly crucial. One innovative and environmentally friendly approach that is gaining in popularity with both agricultural experts and city planners is that of green roofs.

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Did you know that board management software isn’t just for boards?

Board Effect

“Reduce, reuse, recycle”: These principles aren’t just necessary to an ecofriendly household — they’re also key components of mission-driven success. Finding new ways to use resources — for example, discovering that a back-office staff member is a natural at public speaking — can be the difference when stretching budget dollars. Nonprofit leaders looking to maximize resources should take a fresh look at board management software, a versatile tool that can touch all aspects of organizationa

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How to Get Your Remote Accounts Team to Operate Efficiently

The Startup Magazine

In modern business, remote work has become increasingly prevalent. After all, it offers flexibility and accessibility to both employers and employees. Source: Pexels Forbes reports that remote work has emerged as a dominant trend. While some employers have issues with this trend, many don’t seem to bother about it as long as the job is done. For employees, however, the idea of working remotely may seem a bit daunting at first.

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Global Graduate: Apostille Services for Degrees and Diplomas

Women Entrepreneurs Can

In our increasingly interconnected world, the pursuit of opportunities beyond national borders has become common. Professionals and students alike seek to expand their horizons by pursuing careers or further education abroad. This trend has intensified with advances in communication technology and the growth of remote work, leading to a surge in demand for legitimizing academic credentials across different countries.

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Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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Guide to Mastering Contractor Management

Transformify

In today's changing business environment, independent contractors are an essential component of many companies. They offer specialist knowledge and give projects new insights. But effectively managing these specialists calls for a different strategy. Through effective project outcomes and the development of mutually beneficial partnerships, this guide seeks to assist businesses in mastering the art of contractor management.

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Redesigning "Retirement"

deal architect

I have no plans to retire – I committed to a 5 year extension at Deal Architect last year, but various recent data points have made me think more of the phenomenon of retirement I enjoyed the HBR article with.

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The Silent Power of Entrepreneurial Self-Exploration

Duct Tape Marketing

The Silent Power of Entrepreneurial Self-Exploration written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Rob Dubé, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Image One. Rob is the visionary and CEO of The 10 Disciplines for Managing and Maximizing Your Energy, and cofounder and podcast host of Entrepreneurial Leap.

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How a Restaurant Loyalty Program Can Skyrocket Your Business Growth

Women Entrepreneurs Can

A loyalty program allows restaurants to connect with customers and build brand trust. It also helps businesses stand out in a saturated market by rewarding their best customers and increasing repeat business. Loyalty programs provide data on each customer, including their dining history, dietary preferences, age, and location. This allows the restaurant to personalize offers like free birthday rewards and exclusive events for loyal customers.

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How Small Businesses Can Avoid Bank Account Closures

YoungUpstarts

by Rio Miner, Head of Intelligence, Refine Intelligence Small businesses have been increasingly finding that their banks are closing their accounts unexpectedly and with little to no explanation. All of a sudden, everyday transactions halt leaving owners stranded and confused. This banking practice, known as “exiting” or “de-risking,” isn’t just about penalizing those who have […] The post How Small Businesses Can Avoid Bank Account Closures appeared first on

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Burning Platform: Raising the bar for Analyst Summits

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For the 114th episode of Burning Platform we host Sandra Lo, Global Corporate Communications Head at Zoho and Mariana Nino, Manager of their new McAllen, TX office, which represents their ethos of global expansion in many growing markets but also.

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Boosting Your Brand: How to Effectively Use Promotional Products

The Startup Magazine

Promotional products have long served as a tangible and influential link between businesses and their targeted audience. An effectively managed promotional campaign can significantly boost your brand, foster relationships, and encourage brand loyalty. Image credit Promotional products, often referred to as merchandise, comprise a broad array of items like t-shirts, pens, key rings, mugs, and Branded Products , all adorned with your company’s logo or promotional message.

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Kitabi Qisse S2: Salma Hussain on Creating Stories That challenge stereotypes

Brandanew

Recently, we connected with writer Salma Hussain who talked about creating stories that challenge stereotypes. The Secret Diary of Mona Hassan came out in 2022 and talks about the story of a little funky and rebellious girl who is immigrating to Canada. Salma talks about her inspiration to create such a character and more. Salma […] The post Kitabi Qisse S2: Salma Hussain on Creating Stories That challenge stereotypes appeared first on Peerbagh.

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Jared Quincy Davis

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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The Long-Term Costs Of Mass Job Cuts… And How To Avoid Them

YoungUpstarts

Layoffs don’t just hurt displaced employees; they have a severe long-term impact on companies. Dan Adams lays out the evidence… and offers some practical ways to avoid wielding the axe. The post The Long-Term Costs Of Mass Job Cuts… And How To Avoid Them appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Burning Platform: The massively changing World of Work

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For the 116th episode of Burning Platform, we host Jason Corsello and Thomas Otter, partners at Acadian Ventures which focuses on investments in the rapidly changing World of Work It is a wide ranging conversation and they start by explaining.

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Taking Things Seriously: The Website Woes You Need To Iron Out

The Startup Magazine

So much is done online these days that it’s hard to shy away from it at times. For a business, being ever present online as well as in a face to face format are just as important as each other. These days consumers look online to find out the best products or services for their needs, read reviews, share good and bad experiences, and frequently shop from the comfort of their own home.

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How to Create a Great First Year in Your non-profit And the 5 mistakes we made

Brandanew

On March 17, 2023, Peerbagh was officially a 501c3 nonprofit. When starting a new business, you must take into consideration that most businesses struggle within their first year. And for laughs or ideas, we are also sharing the 5 mistakes we made and how to create a great first year in your non-profit. It is […] The post How to Create a Great First Year in Your non-profit And the 5 mistakes we made appeared first on Peerbagh.

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Vinod Ramachandran

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Implementing Inventory Management Software Into Your Wholesale Business

YoungUpstarts

Inventory management for any wholesale business can be challenging, especially if you're in the used device business. The post Implementing Inventory Management Software Into Your Wholesale Business appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Burning Platform: Strategic Insights on Zoho Finance & Operations Platform

deal architect

For the 115th episode of Burning Platform, we host Sivaramakrishnan "Siva" Iswaran, who heads the Finance and Operations Suite at Zoho globally At the recent ZohoDay24 event, I saw Siva present on Financial and Operational capabilities they have been investing.

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Kitabi qisse s2: books celebrating our differences ft. children’s book writer meera Sriram

Brandanew

For immigrant parents raising kids in different places than where we grew up, parenting can be challenging. The balance between authentic expression of who we are, and the context of our children is often difficult. Books present a gateway. Children’s book author, Meera Sriram talks about books celebrating our differences and adding context. Meera talked […] The post Kitabi qisse s2: books celebrating our differences ft. children’s book writer meera Sriram appeared first on Pee

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Arnaud Weber

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Harnessing Environmental Consulting Expertise Blogging For A Sustainable Future

YoungUpstarts

What does environmental consulting expertise blogging mean? How does blogging help with consultancy visibility? Find out the answers in this article. The post Harnessing Environmental Consulting Expertise Blogging For A Sustainable Future appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Analyst Cam: CXO Connect – Certifying CIOs

deal architect

As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Barbara Dossetter. Managing Director, Delivery at CXO Connect in Singapore. I have.

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Why the Human Touch Still Matters When Job Hunting

The Startup Magazine

So, AI has been extremely prevalent for about the last year and a half, maybe even two years. Now, what AI can do is amazing. It’s able to create astounding images with a few mere words (something that would make DaVinci proud) and long-form articles within mere seconds, something that takes a human hour to do. It’s getting to the point where videos are easily being created, too, thanks to AI.

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What to expect during varta storytelling festival at austin

Brandanew

We are so excited to welcome y’all to Austin and be a part of Varta – storytelling festival at Austin. This festival has been created with partial support from the Elevate Grant from the City of Austin. Here is what you can expect! We are grateful to our partners Austin Public Library, BookPeople, Dosa Shack, […] The post What to expect during varta storytelling festival at austin appeared first on Peerbagh.

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Appropriate Accessibility: Announcing nextNYC Open Office Hours

This is going to be BIG.

Over a decade ago, when I was working for First Round Capital, we opened our doors for “Open Office Hours”—a series of open meetings where any founder could come in and chat with us for 20 minutes each. We met quite a few smart folks. I’m not sure we backed any of the founders—but that wasn’t the point. We made connections, hopefully made a good impression, and potentially helped founders along their journeys with some advice or connections.

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A Guide To Advancing Your Health Services Career

YoungUpstarts

Career growth in health services depends on a strategic approach to specialization, advancing education, certifications, networking, and embracing technological innovation. The post A Guide To Advancing Your Health Services Career appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Michael Dell Reflects on His Entrepreneurial Odyssey at SXSW, Expresses Confidence in AI and Dell’s Next 40 Years

SiliconHills

Michael Dell sold stamps at auctions to make extra money as a kid. At 16, he started driving his parents’ old station wagon to the Harris County courthouse to collect data on marriage licenses to target newlyweds and sell newspaper subscriptions.

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What Entrepreneurs Should Ask Themselves Before Using AI Tools to Start a Business

The Startup Magazine

Guest Author: Danish Ahmed, Founder of startuptools.ai. Companies are turning to AI to streamline their operations, notably in areas like customer service, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention. However, the utility of AI goes beyond that; it proves beneficial even in the pre-launch phase of a business. From identifying your audience to understanding the market and mapping out your finances, entrepreneurs have found they have a lot to do before building a successful venture.

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5 South-Asian Children’s Books for Women’s Day

Brandanew

Our student reporter, Taesung Tao shares his pick of South-Asian children’s books for Women’s Day today. We have more books curated for kids in our March Maker Box. Along with the book recommendations, Maker Box members can attend a FREE StoryTime. This March, we have a story time celebrating South-Asian women. Now for the books, […] The post 5 South-Asian Children’s Books for Women’s Day appeared first on Peerbagh.

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The Misleading Attractiveness of S Corp Elections

Gust

Investors prefer investing in Delaware C Corps which don’t allow founders to take personal tax losses for early expenses. Many founders are tempted to make an S-Corp election which allows a pass-through tax treatment similar to an LLC. While that could be a small short term gain in the early days, it can jeopardize a much larger tax free gain in the future ($10M+).

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Transforming Photo Manipulation with Advanced Photo Editing Techniques

YoungUpstarts

As we embrace more advanced photo editing services, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with digital imagery. The post Transforming Photo Manipulation with Advanced Photo Editing Techniques appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Colossal Works to Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth but Also Hopes to Save Other Species

SiliconHills

Most people separate de-extinction from species preservation, said Ben Lamm, Colossal Biosciences Co-founder and CEO. “But the problem is that conservation works. It just doesn’t work as fast as we need it to, and how fast we are destroying the planet,” Lamm said.

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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Solar Firms Providing Battery Storage

The Startup Magazine

In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, solar power has emerged as a shining star, lighting up our homes and powering our lives. As solar technology advances, solar companies are now offering an additional feature to illuminate the future – battery storage. In this guide, we’ll explore the emotional journey of incorporating battery storage into solar energy systems, navigating through deconstruction, constituents, and even encountering a character named Bautista along the way.

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Monday Motivation: Your Problems Do NOT Define YOU!

Hearpreneur

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.

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