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What is a Social Enterprise?

Up and Running

This incorporates a socially beneficial mission with a manufacturing arm that produces a useful product for its targeted demographic, while also directly providing employment to members of that demographic. According to the Harvard Business Review, in most U.S. B corp, or Benefit Corporation. Outdoor wear company Patagonia is a B corp.

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Tech Gadgets That Will Transform Your Outdoor Living Space

The Startup Magazine

When you think of the latest and greatest technology, you might think about devices we usually use indoors — things like big-screen 4K TVs that are the size of Rhode Island or smartphones that have tons of cool high-tech features. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash.

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Launching a Portfolio Acceleration Platform at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund

David Teten

Nick Kim , Crosscut’s Head of Platform, in his presentation at the 4th Annual VC Platform Summit, shared their Platform development methodology, which he viewed as an exercise in product development. John Maeda, formerly Design Partner, KPCB; formerly President of Rhode Island School of Design. Platform as a Product.

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Insuring The Success Of Your Small Business

YoungUpstarts

Disability Insurance – This type of insurance is mandatory only in the following states: California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and Rhode Island. Product Liability Insurance. Product liability refers to any litigation related to product defects that cause injury. General Liability Insurance.

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5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Art Students

crowdSPRING Blog

His output of artwork, in particular is especially impressive and I have learned a great deal from him and from his fellow art students about productivity, work habits, and skill sets and I have come to understand that much of the training he is receiving is also applicable to entrepreneurs.

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Am I Properly Insured as a Business Owner?

Up and Running

Product Liability Insurance and Professional Liability Insurance protect you in case of product defects that result in injury, and malpractice or professional errors, respectively. Commercial Property Insurance covers loss and damage due to natural disasters, fire, and other emergencies. Outside the U.S.

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Maternova Experiences Impressive Growth Since Winning Palo Alto Software’s First LivePlan $10,000 Business Boost Competition

Up and Running

Palo Alto Software announced today that it is excited to see the ongoing growth of Rhode Island-based startup, Maternova ([link] , the social venture startup winner of Palo Alto Software’s first annual national business plan competition in 2012, dubbed the “LivePlan $10,000 Boost”. Eugene, OR (PRWEB) February 14, 2013.