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Progress of Bitcoin in North Carolina

The Startup Magazine

In recent years, North Carolina has become increasingly friendly toward Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. This makes it possible for crypto-related businesses to operate in the state without having to pay expensive taxes on their transactions. Role of Bitcoin Trading in North Carolina’s Progress.

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The 5 Best States In America For New Business

YoungUpstarts

The United States is not uniform in its friendliness toward small businesses, and some states make operating a business easier than others. Additionally, the tech startup community has grown so quickly that Utah has a new nickname: The Silicon Slopes. Austin in particular is a technological and cultural hub. North Carolina.

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You’ll Need At Least Two of These Four Qualifications to Get Hired By a Venture Firm

Hunter Walker

You’ve got some operational superpower. Whatever it is, it helps diligence opportunities, win deals or service the portfolio in ways that make the founders and GPs feel good. Qualification #3: You understand a specific complex technology that is a current or emerging investment theme for the firm. Synthetic bio. Blockchain.

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Is Loneliness a Side Effect of Working Remotely?

Transformify

Remote working boosts employee productivity , leads to lower operating costs and increases employee engagement. These “digital natives” are supremely confident using technology, and love the freedom and independence associated with remote working. We also use Slack to communicate, both in the office and when remote working.

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How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology

David Teten

17, on “How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology”. The first panel will focus on public markets and will discuss the use and effectiveness of social media tools and data mining technologies in harnessing the wisdom of crowds to generate investment ideas. He joined Goldman Sachs & Co.

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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

Up and Running

With low operation costs and a large banking sector, Sioux Falls is receiving national attention as a great place to start a business. Ranked third by WalletHub, Oklahoma City has also been found to be a great city for STEM professionals, entrepreneurial women, and small tech businesses. See Also: Starting a Business Guide.

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Bad Boys and the Fab Five: Business Lessons from Basketball History

Up and Running

By beating the heavily favored Kentucky Wildcats in the Final Four round, The Fab Five entered the championship game again, this time to face the University of North Carolina, a team they knew they could beat. North Carolina came out strong on both offense and defense and took an early lead.