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World with Bitcoin

The Startup Magazine

Bitcoin was created by an anonymous person or group under the name Satoshi Nakamoto and released as open-source software in 2009. What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a digital resource (like money). It can be used to purchase goods or services online or converted into other currencies such as actual U.S. dollars, Euros, etc.,

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

” in 2014 the data seems pretty conclusive because LA has now become the fastest growing tech startup region by numbers of companies being started and those of us here have noticed this pace accelerating. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure. for $565 million to Excite.

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Hectic Holiday Season: 10 Tips For Rolling Out The Red Carpet For Your Customers

YoungUpstarts

McKinsey, 2014). Call customers by name. It can be as simple as calling someone by name, or remembering something about their last visit and referring back to it as you chat with them. In fact, in today’s market, there is a direct correlation between service and sales. Escort them to a location rather than point.

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Why Emotional Intelligence Will Become A Key Leadership Skill At Work

YoungUpstarts

Future demands of the workplace do not expect good emotional skills only from leaders. In 2012 she was announced as one of the Young Global Leaders by World Economic Forum and later that year named to be the chairwoman of the non-profit organisation Global Dignity. Only trustful leaders inspire confidence in others.

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The Dangers of Poor Governance for Nonprofit Leaders

Board Effect

From a global perspective, India is now mandating corporate social responsibility with the passage of the Corporate Social Responsibility law in 2014 that requires certain corporations to spend at least 2% of their profit in supporting nonprofits. Increased demand for their services. Entities are increasingly complex.

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How to Start a Construction Company

Up and Running

Census Bureau, in 2014, the construction industry as a whole generated $960 billion in annual revenue, and according to the U.S. Since there is always demand for construction companies, it is an industry where there can be lots of players. How much demand has there been for your field? In developed countries such as the U.S.,

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Electrical Businesses: Starting Up In A Market With 14% Growth

YoungUpstarts

The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the electrician market to grow as a rate of 14% between 2014 and 2024. Electricians are also in high demand in the United Kingdom and there’s a major skill shortage in Australia for electricians. You’ll need: Liability insurance.