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Amazon
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Amazon's Whole Foods Deal Will Remake Strip Malls
What happens to small businesses if grocery stores shut down?
Cannabis
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Mexico Joins Canada In Making Cannabis Legal, Leaving the US Far Behind in Marijuana Policy.
Our neighbors to the north and south see the war on drugs as a failure and legal cannabis as an opportunity.
TED
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10 Must-See TED Talks for Entrepreneurs
Some of the most valuable online resources in recent years have been TED talks.
Advertising
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The 5 Ingredients of Content That Supercharges Your Advertising Effort
Content optimization is taking over as the more effective advertising medium.
Startups
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What's Happening to Early Startup Magic?
Profit margins are becoming more important than values.
Cyber Attacks
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Phishing In All It's Forms Is a Menace to Small Businesses
Phishing, SMiShing and Vishing (seriously) are cyberthreats harried business owners need to watch for.
Entrepreneurs
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The Top Cities for Minority Entrepreneurs (Infographic)
From Houston to New York, here are the best cities for aspiring minority business owners to set up shop.
Entrepreneur Mindset
3 Tips Navy SEALs Offer That Every Entrepreneur Can Use
Adopting some of the same "supermen" tips and mantras SEALS practice will help you tackle the most difficult business challenges.
Starting a Business
Lessons From a Scrappy Business: 3 Roles You Can Sacrifice in the Early Stages
Beware "preparation paralysis." The truth is that you just need to get up and just start climbing the rock face.
Business Moving Forward
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8 Things Computer Engineers Can Do to Stay on Top of Their Game
A big one on the list? Lifelong learning.
Public Speaking
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5 Ways to Make a Strong Impression With Every Audience
Show up like a celebrity, and use these key techniques to guarantee a strong first impression with every presentation.
Design
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3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Designers
Successful entrepreneurs have an additional role they play: that of a chief designer.
Mentors
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4 Reasons You Need a Mentor Who Is Younger Than You
The reverse mentoring trend can help older employees stay up-to-date on skills and trends, and introduce new ideas to your company.
Google
EU Fines Google $2.7 Billion for 'Abusing Dominance'
In response to Google giving an illegal advantage to its own comparison shopping service, the European Commission issues its largest ever fine.
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