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How To Use Governance Technology to Protect Nonprofit Board Members Against Cyberattacks

Board Effect

Here’s how governance technology can help tackle this key risk area for your organization. In addition to the cost of paying for ransoms, the huge amount of time spent dealing with the breach and aftermath can have a heavy impact on the board and nonprofit management.

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Rusty Tweed Explores How Sustainability is Impacting the Construction Industry

The Startup Magazine

According to the World Green Building Council (WGBC), the following findings support a case for green building: Lower operating cost – the construction of green buildings can help building owners and occupiers save money thanks to efficient energy and water usage. Introduction of smart metering. Upgrading of the HVAC system.

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5 Sources Of Ideas That Turn Into The Next Big Thing

Startup Professionals Musings

The hurricanes in the Gulf, the wildfires in California, and the monsoon floods around the world, all suggest that real opportunities for change are needed in climate control, forest management, and building design. Some kind of natural or man-made disaster. Usually, people pay to relieve pain before buying luxury items.

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How Businesses Can Be Sustainable And Profitable

The Startup Magazine

A huge example of this is playing out right now in California. the electric provider for the vast majority of Northern California, has not been responsible for proper maintenance on their power lines and facilities. Also, microgrids produce energy in a cost-effective manner. According to the San Francisco Chronicle , P.G. &

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5 Generators Of Customer Pain Conducive To Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

The hurricanes in the Gulf, the wildfires in California, and the monsoon floods around the world, all suggest that real opportunities for change are needed in climate control, forest management, and building design. Some kind of natural or man-made disaster. Usually, people pay to relieve pain before buying luxury items.

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FHA Loans – How Government Loan Programs Work

The Startup Magazine

And a variety of loan programs are available to help consumers purchase homes at favorable capital costs, which helps with startup capital. Consider this breakdown of government loan programs. FHA loans are one of the most commonly used types of government-backed programs. Source: Pixabay. USDA Loans. They are backed by the U.S.

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The Case for Optimism and Risk at Startups

Both Sides of the Table

Entrepreneurs are driven to pursue their passions no matter the personal costs, societal pressure, family head-scratching or financial consequences. They get to sit in the back benches and holler at those in government about what f**k-wits the leaders are and how their do-nothing policies are ruinous to the people.