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6 Steps To Move From Inspiration To Business Reality

Startup Professionals Musings

I love good causes and social entrepreneurs, but a recent pitch to me about eliminating world hunger with a new product (harvesting algae at low cost) seemed to forget that really hungry people don’t have any money. This is the point where you must manage to metrics, work on the culture of the organization, and look for partner-based growth.

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Shortening The Small Business Software Selection Process

YoungUpstarts

According to the 2013 OfficeMax Small Business Efficiency Index , small business owners lose four billion hours each year managing time-consuming tasks. Wasted time and money can mean the difference between a business becoming successful and profitable, and one that fails. This got us thinking. Some of these platforms are free (e.g.

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[Interview] PSB Academy: Up-Skilling In A New Learning Economy

YoungUpstarts

The syllabus is centred on responsible and social entrepreneurship on top of hospitality management. Dr Liow: We had one recent graduate who decided to join forces with his dad to manage the family-owned backpackers chain in Yangon, Myanmar. What are some success stories you can share (of any recent graduates)?

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Developer Focus: Dominic St Pierre, Focus Centric

YoungUpstarts

Bunker is a project management and online billing service built by small web application developer Focus Centric that is positioned for use by freelancers and small businesses. St Pierre was looking for a software package that met the needs of a freelancer – he still freelances – and helped manage the steps of a contract process.

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10 Apps For Student’s Online Learning During COVID-19

YoungUpstarts

Probably the best web-based application resource for classroom management, use Google Classroom in tandem with your Google Meet videos. . The e-learning marketplace is also ripe for harvesting. Using the ‘Present’ function, students can present their assignments from Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. . Google Classroom.

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4 Ways Sales Can Help Your Company Offset Losses From Trump’s Trade Wars

YoungUpstarts

by Ryan Moore, Director of Client Management, Peak Sales Recruiting. At Peak Sales Recruiting , a big trend we see is that the sales leaders of today are tasked with managing long-term relationships, not just closing deals. NAFTA was replaced with USMCA – a new trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

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Sustainable Strategies in the Commercial Architecture Sector

The Startup Magazine

By reducing energy waste, these systems align with the principles of sustainability and responsible resource management. Rainwater Harvesting Responsible water management is an integral component of sustainable commercial architecture. One of the standout practices in this regard is rainwater harvesting.