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Paul Herdsman Of NICE Global: The Benefits Of Utilizing Nearshore Outsourcing For Your Business

YoungUpstarts

Everything from customer service, technical support, to back office operations are able to be outsourced as a way to reduce costs, keep up with the evolving consumer expectations, and drive a faster return on investment. Follow Paul Herdsman on ThriveGlobal and Medium.

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[Competition] Samsung Smart App Challenge 2013

YoungUpstarts

Samsung’s continued dominance amongst mobile phone manufacturers employing Google’s Android mobile operating system has been startling, and the South Korean vendor even managed to build an Apple-level of hype for the recent launch of its flagship Galaxy S4.

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Why Bitcoin is Gaining Worldwide Popularity

The Startup Magazine

First, the Bitcoin global popularity increased after the financial crisis of 2008 which led many to question the stability of national currencies and fiat money. On top of this, 2013 saw a rapid increase in Bitcoin’s value making it a much more attractive asset to hold for average investors around the world. Conclusion.

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Bitcoin Developments in Denmark

The Startup Magazine

Bitcoin is often thought of as an American invention, but it’s actually a global phenomenon. Denmark’s financial regulator, the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), issued a statement in December 2013 declaring that Bitcoin businesses in Denmark would be regulated by the FSA.

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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Software Patents

Startup Professionals Musings

Until mid-2013, the USPTO still operated on the doctrine of “first to invent,” rather than first to patent. We need a global solution. So lawyers routinely frame a software algorithm as a "system and method" to meet the criteria. Valid patents have been overturned by unpatented prior art. So what’s the answer?

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22 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Companies They Admire Most For Innovation

Hearpreneur

Shopify swiftly came in with solutions that allowed these firms to turn their point-of-sale terminals into e-commerce storefronts and begin online operations the same day. This corporation is regarded for its most innovative products because they revolutionized the game of PC operating systems. that offers them a competitive advantage.

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My Advice To Entrepreneurs: Consider Canada For Your Startup

YoungUpstarts

In addition to strong economic growth, low taxes and low business costs, its new Start-Up Visa is the first program of its kind globally, providing immigrant entrepreneurs globally with the opportunity to become permanent residents to start their businesses in Canada. Immigrating from Canada to the U.S. While the U.S.

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