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Why Bitcoin is Gaining Worldwide Popularity

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First, the Bitcoin global popularity increased after the financial crisis of 2008 which led many to question the stability of national currencies and fiat money. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Newegg, Overstock , Tesla, and Whole Foods all accept Bitcoin as payment for products, which has only added to the Bitcoin global popularity.

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13 Of The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make (That May Not Seem Like Mistakes At All)

YoungUpstarts

Especially in a global economy that is becoming flatter and more competitive by the day, skimping on marketing is not the way to save money, because you’ll quickly find yourself out-publicized and out-advertised by the competition. In 1983 he cofounded Direct Mail Express (DME) in Daytona Beach, Florida, with his siblings Mike and Kathy.

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Co-founder Engaging Florida’s Innovation Ecosystem

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Brian Kornfeld is President and Co-Founder of Synapse , an innovation hub for entrepreneurs, investors, and governments in the state of Florida to share ideas, solve problems and ultimately provide an ecosystem that ensures everyone from pre-seed startups to exciting unicorns continue to flock to, grow within and re-invest in the Sunshine State.

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Always Right: Five Risks You Must Take With Your Customers

YoungUpstarts

In today’s competitive global economy, you absolutely must provide enough value to keep customers loyal over the long term. In 1983 he cofounded Direct Mail Express (DME) in Daytona Beach, Florida, with his siblings Mike and Kathy. That’s a bad way to look at taking good care of your customers.

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5 Big Problems Faced By Small-To-Medium US Manufacturers

YoungUpstarts

In its first year in business, a Florida Rock Industries management team faced a huge problem at their rock plant in Newberry when the high moisture content of raw materials caused a processing flow problem. Increased global competition. Fortunately, in some cases, America’s penchant for innovation can sometimes save the day.

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Why Startups Are Ready For A Reboot

YoungUpstarts

The pandemic has caused a severe downturn in global economies. Even a simple Florida start-up could adjust to the changing tides if they knew how to approach the problem. Yet despite the overarching negative outlook, startups seem to be weathering the storm. However, the biggest hurdle is yet to come.

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Strategy Roundtable For Entrepreneurs: Spotlight on Latin and Central America

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Overall, I like this notion of social shipping, since as we become a more global world, and as e-commerce takes off in more geographies, this could be a service not only applicable to Costa Rica, but much more broadly in many nations. Words To Live By.