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From Airbnb to TaskRabbit to Zimride, sharing is becoming big business

www.usatoday.com

Others, such as Loosecubes, are looking for a more consistent stream of revenue by switching to a subscription-based model. Inspired in Zimbabwe The founders of Zimride were inspired by drivers in Zimbabwe, who pick up strangers and give them a lift for a few bucks. The company is applying that principle in the U.S.

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Crisis Management for Lion Killers

Venture Chronicles

Ignore the Zimbabwe authorities: This is a country run by a notorious thug, Robert Mugabe , who has ruined the economy and perpetuated many human rights abuses over his 33 year dictatorship. I would recommend a strategy of donating a fixed percentage of revenue from the clinic to vetted causes, and being transparent about it.

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Finding a Problem Worth Solving

K9 Ventures

It was on a trip to Zimbabwe that Logan saw carpooling being used extensively. The company was generating revenue, and was close to being break-even. He was always interested in improving the use of existing infrastructure and in crafting experiences. Both John and Logan had deep rooted passion for transportation. From SF to LA.

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16 Powerful Tools and Services to Help Non-Marketers Grow Their Business

crowdSPRING Blog

We’ve collected some of the essential marketing tools and services that can help you improve your marketing and grow your company’s revenues, even if you know little about marketing. Crowdspring’s 210,000+ designers from Australia to Zimbabwe, and everywhere in between, are standing by to help you. Search marketing.

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16 Powerful Tools and Services to Help Non-Marketers Grow Their Business

crowdSPRING Blog

We’ve collected some of the essential marketing tools and services that can help you improve your marketing and grow your company’s revenues, even if you know little about marketing. Crowdspring’s 210,000+ designers from Australia to Zimbabwe, and everywhere in between, are standing by to help you. Search marketing.