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Giving Tuesday: How BoardEffect Is Giving Back to Nonprofits

Board Effect

BoardEffect was founded in 2007 by a team of web developers that served nonprofits and educational institutions. On the chance that you’re not familiar with Giving Tuesday, it’s a global movement that inspires people and businesses to give donations or enact positive change to transform their communities and the greater world.

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Female Founder Interview: Latina Leader Elizabeth Colón

The Startup Magazine

By offering a community for female entrepreneurs, the ability to connect with other like-minded individuals for advice and education in a confidential and supportive environment is one of the largest benefits of the organization. Our role within the international women business owner community continues to reach new corners of the world.

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Marketing and Growth Lessons for Uncertain Times

ConversionXL

Yet in expansionary periods, successful leaders spent significantly less on [selling, general, and administrative costs] than did their former peers. A focus on cost cutting—every decision is viewed through a loss-minimization lens. As the authors found, “Firms that cut costs faster and deeper than rivals don’t necessarily flourish.

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Vaping: the Startup Business in 2018

The Startup Magazine

At the same time, smoking bans like the one in the UK in 2007, and the reinforcement of tobacco laws, made e-cigarettes a popular alternative with major benefits when compared to tobacco. Since this market is relatively new, there’s room for ongoing improvement, and the vaping community will always pay for upgraded products.

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Business Advice Podcasts: Why Every Entrepreneur Should Tune In

Up and Running

In 2003, the journey of the podcast began, and by 2007, “The Ricky Gervais Show” made headlines with a record-breaking audience 260,000 listeners. Podcasts, though, don’t cost a dime. Tuning into a business advice podcast is going to cost you absolutely nothing, while still opening yourself to that valuable insight.

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Cracking The Code: BlablaCar - Travel Revolution

Cracking the Code

Blablacar is one such example of innovation: with a fast growing community of 1.6m The passengers compensate the driver for the gas and toll costs, making it a fair trade. For example, a trip from Paris to Lyon (290 miles) would cost €25-30 compared to €100+ for the train. ► 2007. (10). Save the planet!

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What Makes A Successful Franchisee?

YoungUpstarts

Seeing the bigger picture and focusing on the impact your business will have on the community will help you develop an internal culture that attracts loyal employees and customers. Many other expensive costs that the franchisor typically subsidizes for their franchisees include; uniforms, equipment and training programs.