You are out to eat. Since you don’t get to go out very often, it’s somewhat of a special occasion. You are feeling adventurous, even. You do not just want to order your “usual” or something you could whip up at home if you were so inclined. But after looking over the menu, the entree descriptions fail…
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Through his experience as a staff member at an NCAA Division 1 University, Chris Chattin saw the challenges from dealing with thousands of pieces of paperwork, scattered payments, and complicated records. He felt there was a better way to manage camp administration, which is why he founded NetCamps. Clients who sign up for NetCamps are…
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Bart Bohn founded AuManil to assist the $40 billion online games market by collecting social gaming data to reduce whale churn, increase whale conversion, improve whale acquisition, and managing whales across a portfolio of games. In the gaming world, “whales” are big money spenders and fanatical users. However, the specific social gaming data regarding these…
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If you’re a small- or mid-sized business, you how daunting it can be to search through hundreds of resumes for an open position. There’s not enough time to devote to the hiring process with so many other responsibilities. After a while, everything starts to look the same, and it gets more difficult to tell who…
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In the United States, energy consumption is taken for granted by most. The statement comes at the end of the billing cycle and we pay it, even if it means searching for quarters in the couch. Electricity is a necessity for us. But the energy industry in most emerging energy markets like South Asia, the…
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I had done all the research, crafted all the copy, and produced every visual that effectively communicated my message. I let a smirk linger on my face. The relief one feels when their “big” project is finished tingled through my skin. All that was left was the easy part, transporting it and publishing it online….
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Brandon Schatz is on a mission to provide an organized platform dedicated to sports photographers and their photos with his website, Sports Photos. “Back in the day when I was playing sports, I remember seeing tons of sports photographers, but I always wondered where their photos ended up,” a nostalgic Schatz explains. The idea is…
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Katie Crotty, Yvonne Soto, and Patrick Ryan embarked on a mission when they started Praescient Analytics: revolutionize the way the world understands information with the latest analytics tools. It began as a modest offering, but soon blossomed into a $20-million-dollar business with clients in the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the…
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Web searches are a new chore in our world. Look this up, find out where we are going; what is the menu for that restaurant again? Sometimes you nail it, but other times you are left out in the cold with the worst Chinese food you have ever tasted. Mike Farmer, along with Dan Carroll…
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In 2010, one-third of all American workers were independent – that means freelance, self-employed, or part-time, explains the Freelancers Union. And many of the fastest-growing online freelance jobs are around technology, from email marketing (at #5) to Android (#6), WordPress (#8), and HTML (#9). The growth of freelancing is partly thanks to the uncertain economy, which…
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Kuyam.com is an online scheduling platform that allows busy men and women to find lifestyle appointments and have them booked in “just 3 clicks.” It’s been described as a mix between Yelp and OpenTable. The services provided are anything from spa and hair salons, to health and exercise classes, even to babysitting and tutoring for the kids. Kuyam is free for users,…
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Last night, as part of Tech Cocktail Week’s Mixer and Startup Showcase in Downtown Las Vegas, Handii was announced the hottest showcasing startup. The Las Vegas-based startup is aiming to become the Uber of handymen. Users start simply by entering their address, tap the Handii button, and a Handii (i.e. handyman) arrives to their location…
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If you died tomorrow, who would get your stuff? What song do you want played at your funeral? The government will decide for you, if you do not have a will (everything but the music, that is). Parents are not the only ones who need to have a will. Basically, anyone with financial obligations or…
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Think about your neighborhood (at home or work). How many people within an easily accessible radius have some kind of basic household, office, or event equipment that you need, but would rather not buy? Think about what you have on hand that’s really useful every once in a while, but just sits around a lot…
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Unfortunately, tragic events in recent memory have illustrated the crucial need of efficient and effective response in times of emergency or crisis. The stakes are high, time is at a premium, and mistakes are compounded. This is the reason companies big and small, governments, and crisis response teams have continuity plans in place – plans…
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The popular saying used to be, “There’s an app for that.” But, with the wave of niche startups in just about anything that you can imagine, the new saying should be, “There is a startup for that…and that, and that.’” PaddleYou is leading the way. This creative startup lets you custom design ping pong paddles using photos…
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