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Michelle Carpenter, owner of Aloha Complex Care, won the $20,000 first place prize in the Maui Economic Opportunity Business Development Center's Core for Best Business Plan Competition. Photo courtesy of MEOKAHULUI – Michelle Carpenter, owner of a concierge health care business serving clients and families in need of care, wrote the best business plan in Maui Economic Opportunity’s third annual Core for Best Business Plan Competition, winning a $20,000 grant. Carpenter's business plan for Aloha Complex Care LLC was one of eight that won grants ranging from $20,000 to $5,000 in a competition run by MEO's Business Development Center and…

Diversifying your investments doesn't just mean balancing your portfolio wisely between stocks and bonds. You can also include alternative assets, such as art, in your portfolio.Collecting and investing in art is no longer limited to the wealthy elite. If you're into art, you can diversify your assets or find something nice to hang on your wall. At the very least, your investment will look a lot better than stock certificates. Image credit: The Motley Fool Is art a good investment?Is art a good investment?Investing in art can often be expensive, but it can still be a worthwhile addition to your…

Kate Jaspone, who grew up in Boston, is proud to have left KPMG to join the finance team at Dunkin' Donuts. “It was an honor to work for a brand I grew up with,” she says. “It's about creating something that people love and [Dunkin’ Donuts] Providing a way for people to get ahead and achieve the American Dream has been an honor, as many of our franchisees are immigrants from other countries.” Jaspon, who serves as CFO of Inspire Brands, which acquired Dunkin' Brands in December 2020, was in charge of steering the finance department during the tumultuous period…

San Marcos Entrepreneurship Academy (SMEA) students recently presented innovative business plans in a trade show format at SMEA’s annual Business Plan Showcase. The showcase is a culmination of student work, networking, connections and skill-building, and offers a glimpse into the future of business and innovation in our community. SMEA student Ethan Ball discusses CoachLink SB with MOS Equipment CEO Ryan Judy. (Photo by Taylor Bronson) SMEA students presented their original business plans, which they developed over the course of the three-year program. Each plan reflected comprehensive market research, strategic planning and financial projections. Winner: CoachLink SB (by Ethan Ball and…

Madison-based medical technology company wins 2024 Governor's Business Plan Competition Aimee Arnoldussen represented CranioSure, which won first place in the life sciences category and was the overall winner of the business plan competition. Madison-based medical technology company CranioSure won this year's Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Competition. Founded by Dr. Daniel Cho, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the startup designed a mobile app to screen babies' head shapes and detect craniosynostosis early to avoid surgery. To…

Madison-based medical technology company wins 2024 Governor's Business Plan Competition Aimee Arnoldussen represented CranioSure, which won first place in the life sciences category and was the overall winner of the business plan competition. Madison-based medical technology company CranioSure won this year's Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Competition. Founded by Dr. Daniel Cho, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the startup designed a mobile app to screen babies' head shapes and detect craniosynostosis early to avoid surgery. To…

Just in time, upon hearing that a boil water advisory had been issued for Bowness residents, including the seniors' centre, a Calgary business on the other side of town sprang into action, loading up trucks with water to deliver to the collection centre at Bowness Community Centre. “They said, 'Can we use about 1,000 cans of water?' and we said, 'Sure, we've got one case left for the community association,'” said Logan, a volunteer with Bowness Community Association. This is in response to a serious water main burst that is affecting water supplies to nearby residents. “It's a necessity, it's…

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said banks will need to rethink their business strategies to address the persistent gap in credit and deposit growth. He also said further measures could be taken to curb the growth of unsecured loans if necessary.In November last year, the RBI had expressed certain concerns over excessive growth in unsecured retail lending and NBFCs' over-reliance on bank funds. RBI raises risk weights “Recent data indicates some easing in such loans and advances. We are closely monitoring the incoming data to assess whether further measures are required,” he said while announcing…

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said banks will have to rethink their business strategies to address the persistent gap in credit and deposit growth.He also said further measures could be taken to curb the growth of unsecured loans if necessary.In November last year, the RBI had expressed certain concerns over excessive growth in unsecured retail lending and NBFCs' over-reliance on bank funds.”Recent data indicates some easing in such loans and advances. We are closely monitoring the incoming data to assess whether further measures are required,” he said while announcing the bimonthly policy.”This sends a…

The subscription ecommerce market is projected to reach over $450 billion by 2025—making it a big opportunity for existing and aspiring business owners. In this article, you’ll learn how to utilize the subscription business model in a new or existing ecommerce business and discover the pros and cons of various subscription business models. What is the subscription business model? The subscription business model is a strategic revenue-generation approach where customers pay a recurring price at regular intervals to access a product or service. In ecommerce, subscription models are used by sellers offering everything from physical goods such as groceries or beauty products to digital services like…