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Stop Fighting What You Don’t Love And Outsource The Nonessential

YoungUpstarts

If there’s a snowstorm in North Carolina that knocks out FedEx or UPS deliveries for several days (which actually happened last month), I can just transfer orders to our production facility in Los Angeles. Letting other established people and organizations compete for my business gets me the lowest cost every time. Web Hosting.

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LLC Costs and Fees You Need to Know as a Small Business Owner

Up and Running

But forming and maintaining an LLC comes with costs. While initial filing fees may be affordable, there are additional costs and recurring expenses, like taxes, that you’ll want to consider. How much you’ll pay depends on the state where you form your LLC and whether you hire a professional to help you. LLC formation costs.

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Strangling Innovation: Tesla versus “Rent Seekers”

Steve Blank

Recently, the New York and North Carolina legislatures considered a new law written by Auto Dealer lobbyists that would make it illegal for Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers. for high-volume lower cost cars and by continuing to innovate. How do Rent Seekers win? Americans paid an extra $5 billion for cars.

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Executive Transition Toolkit: Documenting a Successful Executive Search

Board Effect

Research from North Carolina State University found some nonprofit executives leave for “voluntary retirement,” but almost three-quarters depart for other reasons. No doubt your organization has evolved since your last executive hire, as has the external landscape. The Board’s Role in Executive Search.

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4 Simple Ways Retailers Can Boost Curb Appeal

YoungUpstarts

When the town of Maggie Valley, North Carolina was experiencing a rapid decline in tourism a few years ago, they called in a consultant to help them regain some of the foot traffic that was becoming increasingly elusive. Try hiring a company to conduct a repair, as this typically costs 50 percent less than replacing it.

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Strangling Innovation: Tesla versus “Rent Seekers”

Steve Blank

Recently, the New York and North Carolina legislatures considered a new law written by Auto Dealer lobbyists that would make it illegal for Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers. for high-volume lower cost cars and by continuing to innovate. How do Rent Seekers win? Americans paid an extra $5 billion for cars.

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“Coming for the Content, Staying for the Community” Started With Video Games (Or Maybe Religion?) But Will Define Media This Decade

Hunter Walker

A slew of platforms and apps are letting creators do this without large event staffs, logistics or the costs typically associated with physical gatherings (although getting your fans together IRL will still be a thing post-COVID). Hiring for many roles in SF, North Carolina or Remote. Highlighted Homebrew Portfolio Jobs.