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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

One of the unintended consequences was that many of the academics went off to found a wave of startups selling their technology to the military. Yet the development of these advanced technologies is now being driven by commercial interests, not the Defense Department. Some of the speed is simply due to development methodologies.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Future Trends They See in Their Industry

Hearpreneur

We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. 1- Seamless integration of digital technology. Again, personalization will become more prevalent in product design and marketing. 9- Increased use of voice recognition technology. Photo Credit: Shad Elia. Photo Credit: Robert Welch.

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How One Woman’s Flat Tire Inspired A Global Trucking Movement

YoungUpstarts

In 2008, Ellen founded Women in Trucking: an association designed to be a resource and encouragement to transportation leaders. She spent almost 18 years licensing and permitting carriers in Central Wisconsin. Ellen wanted to grow the association but many companies were in dire straits and unable to pay their dues. Absolutely!

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

This drives our mission to innovate technology that transcends traditional norms that can improve the lives of people worldwide to age gracefully and gleefully into their golden years with strong and healthier brain functions. Thanks to Colin Merrill, Wisconsin Junk Cars ! #26- Thanks to Jonathan Tian, CreditYelp ! #21-

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Role of a Mentor in Their Business

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Greg Findley, Mantra Design ! #6- I started my career working for a large design company before going freelance and eventually expanding that into my own business. And while he doesn’t technically work for the rest of my business, I feel like he does through me. Thanks to Ryne Lambert, Sell My House In Wisconsin ! . #15-

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Use agile budgeting to manage your cash

David Teten

Consider ThedaCare , a healthcare system in Wisconsin, which eliminated its budgeting process in 2010. due to inflation, salary increases) to maintain margin in an environment of downward pressure on prices. Successful agile budgeting requires modern technology. Best Practices in Spreadsheet Design.

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Small Business Spotlight of the Week: ThriftyWrench.com

crowdSPRING Blog

Though ThriftyWrench is only available in western Wisconsin currently, they are hoping to expand into the Minneapolis-St. To make our service even better, in the coming months we will be adding a repair shop review section where you will be able to see real ratings from verified customers to make this process even easier for you.