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Why Small Community Lenders Have Your Back

Up and Running

A Harvard Business School report, “ The State of Small Business Lending: Innovation and Technology and the Implications for Regulation ,” declares that large banks approve only 33 percent of loans under $100,000, compared to 60 percent approved by small banks. But don’t fret—community lenders are helping small businesses. in Maine.

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How To Start a Dry Carpet Cleaning Service

The Startup Magazine

Dry carpet cleaning is a niche that is rapidly growing as homeowners and commercial establishments opt for these services due to their swift execution and deep-cleaning performance. Leveraging technology through an engaging website, online booking, and digital invoicing enhances visibility in an increasingly competitive market.

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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

Mission-driven organizations strive to serve their communities and constituents with integrity and purpose. Consider this: When boards embrace diversity, the pulse of our communities strengthens, and our impact magnifies. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively.

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Female Founder Interview: Author and Business Leader Martha Razo

The Startup Magazine

Every business owner, even if they have someone assigned, should review their profit and loss and balance sheet on a monthly basis. TSM: Using your own career journey from mathematician to business leader, why are we seeing more career moves from technical positions to Management positions?

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[Review] Warren Buffett’s Management Secrets

YoungUpstarts

Here, we’re told that the best companies to invest in and to work for are those with strong financials and balance sheets (as opposed to the touchy feely stuff like values, vision and so on). It is divided into five key sections: 1. Pick the Right Business (and Business Model). Quoting from the book: “.if

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2022 Predictions

Eric Friedman

The underlying technology is here and in game progress should be transferrable. This makes for “taking” a game community easier, and introduces new complexity for big game studios. 5/ the US power grid becomes a focus point for conversation from a major disruption due to an attack. . Now onwards to 2022.

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2023 Predictions

Eric Friedman

The underlying technology is here and in game progress should be transferrable. This makes for “taking” a game community easier, and introduces new complexity for big game studios I talked about this a bit on the Deep End from On Deck. -1: If communities are a moat, now they are even more important to protect.