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The Endless Frontier: U.S. Science and National Industrial Policy (part 1)

Steve Blank

Government funding of research started in World War II driven by the needs of the military for weapon systems to defeat Germany and Japan. government has had a robust national science and technology policy, it lacks a national industrial policy; leaving that to private capital. governments approach to science and warfare.

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How to Deal With Insurance Companies after Being in a Boat Accident

The Startup Magazine

In Tennessee, boating has become increasingly popular, and with the great demand come rising insurance rates. Tennessee also has a shoreline that stretches more than 11,000 miles and is considered a mecca for boating and fishing enthusiasts. It’s the reason why many boat owners are encouraged to have boat insurance.

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You need these must-have clauses in your freelance contracts

The Next Web

This is often called the “governing law” or “venue.” ” If you work with out-of-state clients, you will more than likely want to have the laws of your state govern the contract simply because when you hire a lawyer to defend you, you will be hiring a local lawyer.

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The Roadmap for Early-Stage Startups to Make a Lasting Impact

The Startup Magazine

Federal Government, highlighting the impact of these partnerships. For example, in Tennessee, particularly in fast-growing cities like Murfreesboro, understanding the local legal landscape is even more crucial. Similarly, Zoom has seen channel partners contribute to 40% of its business in Japan.

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Does Your Small Business Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

YoungUpstarts

These include Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri (all businesses except construction), Tennessee (if not construction, coal mining, or trades), West Virginia (if agriculture), In Florida, if you have an agricultural business and have six (6) or more employees and twelve (12) or more seasonal employees , you must carry workers’ compensation insurance.

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Nonprofit Organizations: How They Work and What They Do

Board Effect

Nonprofit organizations exist in most communities and governments, businesses, and citizens support them in various ways for the overall benefit of the communities they serve. Nonprofit organizations are organized groups of people that form for the purpose of providing goods and services state and federal governments cannot do on their own.

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All That You Need to Know About U.S. Income Tax

The Startup Magazine

For starters, ‘income tax’ is just a kind of tax imposed by the government on the earnings generated by companies and people within their area of authority. With this tax, governments fund public services, pay their obligations, and fulfill their duties to the citizens.