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From Airbnb to TaskRabbit to Zimride, sharing is becoming big business

www.usatoday.com

Inspired in Zimbabwe The founders of Zimride were inspired by drivers in Zimbabwe, who pick up strangers and give them a lift for a few bucks. Airbnbs (move) quieted a lot of conversations," Shapiro says. To find out more, read the FAQ and Conversation Guidelines. . . The company is applying that principle in the U.S.

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Trading Precious Metals Online

The Startup Magazine

Conversely, when the USD is strong, gold tends to be cheaper. 75% of the world’s platinum comes from South Africa, with the rest coming from Russia, Zimbabwe, Canada, and the US. Precious metals are not as volatile as some assets, but they are influenced by political instability and a decline in production.

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16 Powerful Tools and Services to Help Non-Marketers Grow Their Business

crowdSPRING Blog

Need help writing clickable ads that lead to conversions? Conversion. Crowdspring’s 210,000+ designers from Australia to Zimbabwe, and everywhere in between, are standing by to help you. Writing ad text is a particularly challenging task, not least because of the space restrictions that advertisers are subjected to.

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16 Powerful Tools and Services to Help Non-Marketers Grow Their Business

crowdSPRING Blog

Need help writing clickable ads that lead to conversions? Conversion. Crowdspring’s 210,000+ designers from Australia to Zimbabwe, and everywhere in between, are standing by to help you. Writing ad text is a particularly challenging task, not least because of the space restrictions that advertisers are subjected to.

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Is Your Start Up Idea Gold or Goop?

Austin Startup

So, would be entrepreneurs, let’s take off our blinders and have an honest conversation about your product and service, and more specifically, the benefit it provides. That is roughly several gazillion dollars today (in Zimbabwe). I’m hoping you already read my post about consumer surplus. If not, read this first.

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Is Your Start Up Idea Gold or Goop?

Austin Startup

So, would be entrepreneurs, let’s take off our blinders and have an honest conversation about your product and service, and more specifically, the benefit it provides. That is roughly several gazillion dollars today (in Zimbabwe). I’m hoping you already read my post about consumer surplus. If not, read this first.