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Design for the Novice, Configure for the Pro

Both Sides of the Table

In designing GUI interfaces for people coming from the green-screen world we built applications that would be great for desktop publishing, not customer service reps. Fast forward a decade and now I had a startup filled with smart web developers. We built in too many clicks, too many features, too many distractions.

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Calculating Carbon And Energy On Your Website For A Brighter Planet

YoungUpstarts

Between alternative energy, waste processing and more efficient power distribution systems, the push towards green technology has seen bigger impetus in the past decade than ever before. A company’s webmaster simply inserts a single, preconfigured line of code to make the calculations and display them on a website.

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The 20 Coolest CoWorking Spaces In The U.S.

YoungUpstarts

It’s clear that Link put a lot of thought into the design of their space, providing co-workers with excellent lighting, some of the best chairs on the market, and even views of inspirational green space. Current members include marketers, writers, web developers, and non-profit tech companies. Thinkspace. Ignition Alley.

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US Immigration Fails Entrepreneurs Again

Feld Thoughts

While I’m happy that USCIS continues to try to education its workforce as well as entrepreneurs via programs like A New Front Door for Immigrant Entrepreneurs , the words at the top and the actions in the field are completely disconnected.

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Innovation and Geography

SoCal CTO

LA is a vibrant community with a rich network of angels that fund early stage companies, lots of VCs, easy access to big media, lots of innovation in media, mobile content, games, green, health care, and many, many others. Probably the biggest drawback of Los Angeles is the distance and traffic that makes networking more difficult.

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The Sad Truth About Small Business Decision Making…

Up and Running

The bookkeeper is unhappy that the package is red when she wanted it green. And the web developers don’t like the messaging on the marketing pages. But here’s the thing: As the company grows it breaks into jobs and responsibilities and functions, but it often keeps that atmosphere of sharing and discussion.

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Reduce Startup Costs with These Effective Ideas

The Startup Magazine

For example, if you were a freelance writer in need of a website, you could write articles or marketing posts for a web developer. In exchange, the designer will create your website for you. Looking at factors like quality, ease of use, and longevity, will ensure that you invest your money wisely instead of wasting it.

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