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Digital Transformation And The Evolution of Apps – What’s The Link?

YoungUpstarts

We are now in the midst of the Fourth, characterized by the fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between physical, digital, and biological worlds. It was launched in 1994, and had over 10 inbuilt apps. Now that near-instant communication had been achieved, the next step in the evolution was in providing content.

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3 Ways Technology Is Changing Small Business Lending

YoungUpstarts

In 1994 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said, “retail banks are dinosaurs, they can be bypassed,” in a Newsweek interview. Traditional banks have helped fuel business and economic growth by providing small business owners with startup loans, general business loans, lines of credit and refinancing programs, to name a few.

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Startup Lessons: 4 Companies Facing Product Lawsuits

The Startup Magazine

A number of lawsuits followed, like in 1994 when a Texas man was awarded $15 million as compensation for accidentally shooting himself in the foot when using this rifle on a hunting trip. Blitz USA originally produced metal gas containers primarily for military use under the company name U.S. Blitz USA’s Gas Cans. Metal Container.

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Ecommerce: How to Survive its Troughs

ReadWriteStart

Dell – the American multinational computer technology firm had broken the barrier of a million-dollar online sales back in 1994. But your brand’s name is nowhere to be seen. This transition from the traditional business model to a complete online sales became a popular revenue trend during this time.

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Tips for Marketing Your Restaurant to Different Generations

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Millennials are those born between 1980 and 1994. This generation is much more technology-focused than previous ones, so increase your online presence. The most recently named generation, Gen Z, are those born from 1996 to 2015. They are active on all forms of social media and are deeply inundated with technology.

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4 Reasons To Consider A New Domain Name For Your Startup

YoungUpstarts

I remember back in 1994 when a friend asked if I’d like to buy a domain name. I’m not a domain investor myself, but, after spending 10 years in Internet marketing working for companies like Expedia and Partner Fusion, a leading marketing and technology incubator, I’ve seen many signs pointing to the value of new exact-match domains.

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50 Great Ways To Use QR Codes In The College Classroom

YoungUpstarts

That was 1994, and now, almost 20 years later, QR code technology is experiencing a revival — but not in the automotive industry. The possibilities for their use are endless, and many translate into the college classroom , offering a fun and exciting way for students to use technology for learning. Office availability.