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Why the Gig Economy is Coming for Architects, Engineers

ReadWriteStart

Freelancing has already cleared the hurdles in tech — let’s unpack why now is the time for freelancing to reshape architecture and engineering. The standard was set that suited the government or the client, either due to the lack of a government-enforced standard or due to the inadequacies and shortcomings of local ones.

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[Review] The Rise Of The New East

YoungUpstarts

Spanning halfway round the globe – from Turkey to the United Arab Emirates to India, South East Asia and China – the book brings one on a fascinating tour of the complex business characteristics governing our neck of the woods. Fortunately, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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It’s Not All Progress in the World of Business—Although We’re Making Strides

Up and Running

His argument rests on the idea that despite their increased productivity, as middle income consumers lose purchasing power due to lower wages, demand for products and services goes down. If you’re a woman or person of color in the tech industry (or perhaps both), the work environment can be problematic.

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March 11: SXSW Innovation Awards

Austin Startup

The SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards recognize some of the most exciting tech developments in the connected world. Due to popular demand, we offered a late entry period this season through November 18. This meticulous selection process involved hundreds of collective hours of review and testing.

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Why Successful Startups Go To The UAE

YoungUpstarts

Many of the policies in Ras Al Khaimah are due to the hard work and vision of its leader – Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi. During his time as the emirate’s shake, he has continued to implement pro-western policies. The goal is to help prepare teachers and students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

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Transcript And MP3 Of My $180,000 Website Flipping Presentation

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

I have a few contractors to do the technical side of my work and a customer support person, but that’s it. This is Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, and that was a desert safari trip. I didn’t have a contractor doing technical things for me. DOING DUE DILIGENCE. I don’t actually have any employees.