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Ninja Innovation: What Governments Can Learn from the Next Web Leaders

The Next Web

The bank crisis in Cyprus threatened property rights of depositors; the EU economy is challenged and the US is slipping in global competitiveness rankings. Many look to the government for answers to economic problems, but we should be looking to the private sector for leadership and examples. Image credit: Thinkstock.

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Should You Consider Using Bitcoin?

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Recent news on the Cyprus banking crisis has brought Bitcoin back into the public view. Founded four years ago by an anonymous hacker who calls himself “Satoshi Nakamoto”, Bitcoin is a digital currency that operates independently of any government or financial institution. Let’s take a closer look. What is Bitcoin?

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Going Global: 8 Things to Consider If You Want to Expand Your Business

Up and Running

Going global with a startup or business is easier than it has ever been (although it still has its challenges), and for many winning entrepreneurs, their success has been attributed to their consideration toward international expansion right from the very start. See Also: International Do’s and Don’ts For the Traveling Entrepreneur.

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