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How to Be Ready for What’s Next

Duct Tape Marketing

billion as they transformed Cree from a start-up into a global market leader with 6,500 employees worldwide. Cree was recognized as MIT Technology Review’s 50 Smartest Companies for 2014 and as one of Fast Companies World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in 2015. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please!

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Is Loneliness a Side Effect of Working Remotely?

Transformify

The company adopted a remote work policy several years ago allowing its employees to work from home several days per month. Remote work is still seen as a perk by many employers who usually allow their employees to work from home a day or two per week. Additionally, remote working allows employees greater flexibility.

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ATA Action Alert: Texas’ bathroom bill

Austin Startup

Sign on to a tech community letter On July 18, the Texas Legislature will begin a special session, and one of the topics they’ll consider is the “ bathroom bill ” — proposed legislation to restrict where transgender Texans can use the bathroom and weaken existing non-discrimination protections in Austin and other cities across Texas.

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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

Up and Running

Ranked third by WalletHub, Oklahoma City has also been found to be a great city for STEM professionals, entrepreneurial women, and small tech businesses. Low housing costs, a plentiful and talented workforce, and access to science and tech businesses have been cited as reasons for St. See Also: Starting a Business Guide.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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in 2016, as an advanced e-mobility and automotive technology company with the mission to develop world-class, emotionally-compelling vehicles featuring the most forward-thinking automotive technologies in existence. I started Rising Star Reviews because I’ve always had a passion for helping small businesses.

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How to Choose a Business Location

Up and Running

In this article, we’re going to review the things you need to keep in mind when choosing a location; offer you advice on where to look for a business location; and also provide you with a few resources we think you’ll find useful as you work through the process. Will you easily be able to find employees? Is safety very important?

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Rise and fall: Three Lessons for Entrepreneurs

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

My father's mother, Goldie Buch, was a High School beauty and then lost her mind somewhat due to medication administered to her during my father's birth. Upon graduation, he married my mother and was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina for two years, where I was born. by joining the army).