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U.S. Pressure Theatens Fast-Growing Drone Industry In Taiwan
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 04:30
Taiwan voiced support this month for a U.S.-led declaration that would limit sales of unmanned aerial vehicles for military use, and Washington said thanks for the nod. Diplomatically isolated Taiwan wants to be seen as ...
Should A Company Preach Environmentalism? This Brand Says Design Is More Important To Convert
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 14:10
Photo Courtesy of Corkcicle. When preaching good doesn't work, the best solution may be to build a product that people want -- and indirectly it solves a problem. That's what Ben Hewitt and Stephen Bruner did. After land...
Trump's Anti-NAFTA Bluster Isn't Slowing Investment In Tijuana, Mexico
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 14:00
A few days I visited Tijuana, Mexico and stopped by business consultant Fernando Arjona's office to talk about his city's economy. Looking out his seventh story window Arjona scrutinized the long-haul trucks driving by o...
Don't Let These 7 Fears Prevent You From Pursuing What You Love
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 03:35
The following fears are common reasons why people fail to make the all-important choice to follow their bliss.
This Tech Accelerator Is Betting That Myanmar's Startup Scene Is Set To Explode
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 23:48
McKinsey Global Institute estimates that Myanmar's economy has the potential to reach $200 billion in 2030, more than tripling from $45 billion in 2010.
Here's what the White House will do with its social media accounts after Obama leaves
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2016 23:34
As the end of the 2016 election cycle draws to a close, the White House has begun turning its attention towards the transition of power. And for the 45th President of the United States, getting acclimated to the White Ho...
Lend Academy Founder Peter Renton On Peer-To-Peer Lending After The Industry's Troubled Year
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 23:25
The founder of LendAcademy explains why he thinks, despite the industry's struggles, now is the best time to get in.
4 Reasons Your Idea Was Rejected And How To Turn A No Into A Yes
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 22:57
How not to be derailed by rejection. Constructive advice on how to get to the right result.
Pebble 2 review: I really wanted to like it, but I don't.
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2016 22:50
REVIEW: I tested the new Pebble 2 and I do not bring good news. I want to root for Pebble and its quirky watches. I’ve spent lots of time with them — I wore Pebble’s Time Round for nearly a year and I tested the Pe...
When And How To Ask A Freelance Client For More Money
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 22:20
Your time is precious, so you need to identify these three times when to ask a client for more money.
How Kid Icarus went from a one-man project to a Nintendo comeback story
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2016 22:15
Kid Icarus often gets the short stick when it comes to Nintendo’s franchises on its first major system, the Nintendo Entertainment System. However, the Greek mythology-based series has seen a bit of comeback thanks to ...
5 bots to try this week: HomeHero, Trump Survival, Spooky Street, Ghost Treasure Mansion, and Betalist
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2016 21:58
Are you ready for Halloween? Will your trick-or-treating take you down a spooky street? Will your pursuit of chocolate and other treats lead you to a palatial, haunted mansion hiding treasure and ghosts? Mwahahaha! Just ...
How this Woman Entrepreneur Secured Funding After Getting Declined from a Bank
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 21:53
As National Women's Small Business Month wraps up, I have enjoyed hearing stories of successful women and the impact of their businesses. According to Womenable, there are 11.3 million women-owned businesses in the U.S.,...
3 future scenarios for super intelligent chatbots
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2016 21:10
GUEST: Very few applications and devices so far are truly intelligent. However, innovation in the field of machine intelligence is high and accelerating rapidly. We’re approaching a new age in which there actually will...
How a Lawyer Bicycled Her Way to Entrepreneurship
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 20:58
Susan Danziger at API World 2016, Winner of the Video/Music API Ward (Photo courtesy Susan Danziger) This Q & A is with Susan Danziger. Susan is a serial entrepreneur. She is currently running Ziggeo, a cloud-based video...
Middle Market M&A: Horror Stories To Avoid
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 20:58
The family firm represents one component of a family's wealth. That wealth is subject to many risks. How successful asset protection of that wealth is depends on which jurisdiction you're relying on. Delaware -- once con...
SteelSeries Arctis 5 headset struggles with comfort while nailing style and sound
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2016 20:55
REVIEW: Gaming accessory manufacturers often embrace a design language that looks like they gave a hyperactive toddler an energy drink and told them to design a Star Wars spaceship from memory. Companies like SteelSeries...
Attempt To Silence Ex-Director About Asset Protection Planning Fails In Yukos Capital
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 20:45
Russian mega- company Yukos Oil was forced into bankruptcy in 2006. Most of Yukos' assets were sold to another Russian company, but two companies, Yukos B.V. and Yukos CIS, were not. A court-appointed receiver was trying...
Bots and banks: The next step in digital engagement is here -- if you're ready (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2016 20:35
VB LIVE: How do you stay competitive in an increasingly bot-engaged market, with a relatively young technology, in a complex industry where a single error could be devastating? Join this VB Live event to find out how fin...
How Employees At The World's Largest Companies Are Assisting Entrepreneurs Across Africa
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 20:30
On the outskirts of Kumasi, a bustling city in southern Ghana, Charlotte Adjei Ababio stands on the front line of the fight against food insecurity and malnutrition. In 2009, she and her husband poured their life savings...
1 Secret Why Truly Successful People Are Happier Than You
Forbes - 31 Oct 2016 20:15
Does their success result in true happiness or is it the other way around? Real success isn't about amassing large amounts of wealth and possessions. There are countless people in the world that have achieved professiona...
Google discloses actively exploited Windows vulnerability just 10 days after reporting it to Microsoft
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2016 20:10
Google today shared details about a security flaw in Windows, just 10 days after disclosing it to Microsoft on October 21. To make matters worse, Google says it is aware that this critical Windows vulnerability is being ...