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There are many ways to start a business that let you focus less on the logistics and upfront costs and more on getting your ideas quickly off the ground. These 60+ small business ideas make a great entry point for beginners, bootstrappers, or anyone with a busy schedule, and let you start a side business without having to drop everything else. Easy-to-start small businesses You can easily launch a small business with the right idea, such as selling custom t-shirts or providing specialized services, leveraging your skills and using turnkey solutions. Here are some small business ideas easiest to start…

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There are many ways to start a business that let you focus less on the logistics and upfront costs and more on getting your ideas quickly off the ground. These 60+ small business ideas make a great entry point for beginners, bootstrappers, or anyone with a busy schedule, and let you start a side business without having to drop everything else. Easy-to-start small businesses You can easily launch a small business with the right idea, such as selling custom t-shirts or providing specialized services, leveraging your skills and using turnkey solutions. Here are some small business ideas easiest to start…

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Breadcrumb Trail LinksNP CommentThe economy will continue to erode until policy-makers shift their focus to crucial IP and data ownershipPublished Jan 13, 2024  •  Last updated Jan 13, 2024  •  12 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Productivity gains in the new, knowledge-based economy don’t come from buying value-added technology from others, they come from generating, and crucially owning, valuable IP that generates new and high-margin revenues, writes Jim Balsillie. Photo by Getty Images / iStockphotoArticle contentWould you invest $10,000 knowing you would lose $9,000? How about putting…

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What do you think you're doing here?Photo credit: Cookie the Pom on UnsplashNow that winter break is over and many of us are heading back to the office and getting back to work, I've been thinking a little bit about the relationship between machine learning capabilities and the rest of business. As I've been settling into my new role at DataGrail since November, I've learned how important it is for a machine learning role to know what the business actually does and what it needs. I remembered.My thoughts here do not necessarily apply to all machine learning practitioners. The academic…

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While summers typically bring sunshine and a chance to relax or travel, for college students the season presents a different opportunity. Starting a small business while you’re still in college can help you reduce tuition debt and earn real-world experience in the summer months. It may even become a flexible side gig once classes resume. Even better news: There are ways to design your summer around something you enjoy, where you make money online while setting your own hours. There is no shortage of clever small business ideas for college students. But which one is right for you? Ahead, explore…

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While summers typically bring sunshine and a chance to relax or travel, for college students the season presents a different opportunity. Starting a small business while you’re still in college can help you reduce tuition debt and earn real-world experience in the summer months. It may even become a flexible side gig once classes resume. Even better news: There are ways to design your summer around something you enjoy, where you make money online while setting your own hours. There is no shortage of clever small business ideas for college students. But which one is right for you? Ahead, explore…

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 Washington state hosts 647,639 small businesses that employ 1.4 million workers – more than half the state’s private-sector workforce. These small businesses represent 99.5% of all Washington-based businesses, more than half of which maintain fewer than 100 employees. Washington’s economy is worth over $668 billion, making it the 14th largest economy in the U.S. In 2021, the real GDP grew by an impressive 6.7%, outpacing the overall U.S. change of 5.7%. The unemployment rate in Washington is 4.1%, low by historical standards but higher than the national average of 3.6%. This means that, because Washington’s economy demands many new jobs, small businesses…

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Mobile apps are gaining traction as retail and marketing tools. As apps for smartphones and tablets proliferate, App Annie predicts that consumer spending on app marketplaces will reach $156.5 billion in 2022. Apps are becoming increasingly attractive to local small businesses. Bars, restaurants, florists, hair salons, medical professionals, and all kinds of community-based products and services use apps to improve their customer experience. But does every business need an app? If you're thinking of investing time and money in creating an app, we'll detail the factors you need to consider. How to know if you need an appMobile devices are…

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While summers typically bring sunshine and a chance to relax or travel, for college students the season presents a different opportunity. Starting a small business while you’re still in college can help you reduce tuition debt and earn real-world experience in the summer months. It may even become a flexible side gig once classes resume. Even better news: There are ways to design your summer around something you enjoy, where you make money online while setting your own hours. There is no shortage of clever small business ideas for college students. But which one is right for you? Ahead, explore…

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When regulators finally opened the starting gates for spot bitcoin ETFs to trade, existing funds that converted to the new model surged, new funds racked up trading volume and bitcoin prices bolted higher. Then, by the end of the first trading Thursday, most of the funds lost ground. ↑ X NOW PLAYING Three Major Trends Set To Benefit Crypto And Bitcoin In 2024 An anticlimactic start? In some ways, maybe. But make no mistake; the new bitcoin ETFs mark a clear step forward for the still young digital currencies. The Securities and Exchange Commission officially approved 11 spot bitcoin ETFs…

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