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Brandon Edenfield Brandon Edenfield
Updated on April 24, 2024

Looking to Go Green? Start With Modernizing Your Company’s Systems.

Outdated systems increase costs and energy consumption — and can sabotage sustainability efforts.

Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 24, 2024

Never Let Your Support Team Drown

A weak support team can lead to a weak company. To maximize efficiency, prioritize triage, communicate holds, fix the escalation path, and allow for generosity.

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Hal Koss Hal Koss
Updated on April 24, 2024

This Startup Is Mapping Where Our Stuff Comes From

Consumers are increasingly asking for transparency around suppliers. In many cases, companies don’t have the answers.

Mike Casper Mike Casper
Updated on April 24, 2024

What Startups Need to Know When Expanding to China

From finding the right time for growth to sourcing the best talent to lead the way, this is what one hardtech startup learned as it expanded overseas.

Mianya Ong Mianya Ong
Updated on April 24, 2024

How 3 Startups Managed to Drive Business Growth During COVID-19

Case studies on adapting, or doubling down, during a crisis.

Doreen Edelman Abbey Baker Doreen Edelman Abbey Baker
Updated on April 23, 2024

Is Your Startup Running Afoul of Domestic Trade Controls?

These regulations have major implications for startups that want to accept funding, hire employees, navigate day-to-day business and create an exit strategy.

Deborah Bone Deborah Bone
Updated on April 23, 2024

These Small Changes in Interface Design Could Save You From Big Legal Headaches

Users must be notified of terms in a conspicuous manner and assent unambiguously, so consider your design options carefully. And make sure your counsel reviews changes until the final moment before launch.

Dilip Kumar Patairya Dilip Kumar Patairya
Updated on April 23, 2024

Single Professional Identity Explained

Single professional identity is a framework that unifies different communication services an employee uses with a single phone number. Here’s what to know.

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Kurt Shenk Kurt Shenk
Updated on April 23, 2024

What the U.S. Is Doing About Semiconductor Shortages — and How It May Affect Your Operations

Chipmakers should take advantage of new opportunities and incentives around R&D investments if they want to remain competitive and build a more sustainable domestic supply chain.

Edward Hearn Edward Hearn
Updated on April 23, 2024

Scope Creep: What It Is and How to Fix It

Scope creep is a pernicious problem that can spike a budget and tank a project. Solving it before it begins is your best bet.

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