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September 27, 2023

TRADE SHOW NEWS

Size matters when it comes to trade shows

Telecoms.com
Many people who have spoken about the Mobile World Congress agree that, while it's almost mandatory for telecoms professionals, it's hard to get much done amid the chaos of such a large gathering. Read More

Event registration trends: The rise of last-minute attendees

TSNN
As the events industry continues to experience a significant bounce back after the COVID-19 pandemic, it's no surprise that not everything is coming back easily. For some companies, it's navigating the rapid surge back to in-person events after spending significant time and resources on developing virtual or hybrid infrastructure. Read More

MARKETING

A small business playbook for navigating growth

Inc.
Entrepreneurship is a balancing act. A single misstep could derail an entire venture, irrespective of its size. But, instead of being overwhelmed by economic fluctuations, small business leaders need to discern patterns. Read More

IRS to target 'unscrupulous' tax preparers amid crackdown of small business tax credit

CNBC
Roughly one year after Congress approved tens of billions in IRS funding, the agency has unveiled plans to crack down on tax preparers with "questionable practices." The news comes amid heightened scrutiny of a popular small business tax credit. Read More

INDUSTRY NEWS

Conversations with plants: Can we provide plants with advance warning of impending dangers?

University of Cambridge via Phys.org
Imagine if humans could "talk" to plants and pre-warn them of approaching pest attacks or extreme weather. A team of plant scientists at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU) would like to turn this science fiction into reality using light-based messaging to "talk" to plants. Read More

This parasitic plant convinces hosts to grow into its own flesh — it's also an extreme example of genome shrinkage

University of British Columbia via ScienceDaily
Balanophora shed one third of its genes as it evolved into a streamlined parasitic plant — an extreme degree of genome shrinkage even among parasites — according to new research in Nature Plants. Along the way this subtropical plant developed the ability to induce the host plant to grow into the parasite's own flesh — forming chimeric organs that mix host and parasite tissues. Read More

Native plants can make the space around your home more resilient to climate change

KMGH-TV
As natural disasters become more common, many of us are left wondering what we can do in our own backyard to be more resilient to climate change. One answer is surrounding your home with native plants. They can help with extreme heat, flooding, and even wildfires. Read More

Proposal to ban gas lawn mower sales in the Denver area is severely cut back

The Colorado Sun
A proposed ban on the sale of new gas-powered lawn equipment in the Denver metro area may be off the table after state health department staff recommended an alternate proposal that merely bars state and local government use of gas machines in summer months. Read More

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