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Inc.
Nothing better illustrates the vibrancy of entrepreneurship than Inc.’s Rising Stars, the inspiring under-30 founders who are blazing paths in fields ranging from diamond-making to tech to beekeeping. Presenting the Inc. 30 Under 30 stars of the future — and today.
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By Catherine Iste
 The amount of information available at our fingertips is amazing. At any given moment, we can accomplish more, quicker. We can connect with more people, easily. And we can capture data, ideas and potential issues, simply. In many ways, this accessibility has had positive effects on our productivity. However, there are well-documented, notable downsides like increased stress, negative impacts on sleep and strains on interpersonal interactions.
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American Express OPEN Forum
Julie Cottineau writes:
One of the worst habits I see across all businesses is targeting every possible customer. Here's the problem with this bad habit: When you target everyone, you end up connecting with no one and you can stunt your business growth.
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Entrepreneur
Despite what marketers may think, the way into a millennial's wallet goes beyond employing such strategies as the use of trendy colors and Instagram-worthy photos.
Who are these millennials, anyway? The Wall Street Journal has called them “a group of people who are building major companies, altering the way we work and live and challenging long-held notions of family and society.” But the Journal also (last year) berated itself for treating them "like an alien species" by describing them with too many "snotty" remarks.
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Little Debbie® Vending is introducing a new Fieldstone® Bakery Honey Bun to the vending trade in March. This fresh, never frozen, delicious pastry is 4 oz, just the right size, and is made with a touch of cinnamon and honey. Programs are available.
Order Samples Today! Questions? Email us: Foodservice@mcKee.com or call us: 1-800-251-6346 x 24656
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Small Business Trends
Getting your marketing and sales teams to see eye-to-eye may seem like an impossible task. Sure, you know the value of both and how they affect each other’s roles, but they can’t seem to accept the fact that one can’t live without the other. By helping your marketing team to integrate better with your sales team, you can start the process encouraging everyone to play together better, a boost for growth — and morale.
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By Mashaal Hashmi
 Flu season, illnesses, tough political times, economic hardships, grief, difficult relationships — all of these things and more are affecting your employees on a daily basis. Obviously, a lot of this is happening outside of your company's walls, but it can still cause problems during work hours. There's scientific research based on the correlation between your work and your health. There's also research based on how being a good boss means taking care of your employees' wellness.
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For over 20 years, SMART has been a premium service management system for all types of service companies. Additionally, we have developed industry-leading components, highly specialized for Amusement, Gaming, and ATM Operators.
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BOSS Magazine
With summer fast approaching, it’s time to get a look at some of the top summer food trends of 2018.
The summer food trends of 2018 have been influenced by the need to be healthier, creative and adventurous. Whether you are vacationing or stay-cationing, try out the newest summer food and beverage trends for 2018. From health conscious food options to indulgent international flavors, give your summer a new creative spin.
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Mobile Payments Today
U.S. consumers' interest in mobile wallets has ebbed and flowed for the past seven years, dating back to May 2011 when the original Google Wallet debuted.
Consumers during that span have been faced with a growing list of mobile wallets from the third-party providers, various financial institutions, and even retailers such as Starbucks and Target, which have proprietary systems exclusive to their stores.
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BBC News
How do you like your coffee in the morning? From an Italian espresso to the Vietnamese ca phe trung, made with egg yolks and condensed milk, a lot depends on where you wake up.
How do you like your coffee in the morning? From an Italian espresso to the Vietnamese ca phe trung, made with egg yolks and condensed milk, a lot depends on where you wake up.
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Bloomberg
In the green peaks between the states of São Paulo and Minas Gerais, coffee growers are harvesting some of the best beans in the world. Consumers, increasingly seeking exotic and unique flavors, are willing to pay a premium for them. For Brazil, the world’s largest grower and exporter of highly prized arabica beans, cornering the market for super-premium coffee has been key to the industry’s success.
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A unique experience of intense, bold flavors with a satisfying crunch! Takis are the perfect snack for on the go, pairing with your favorite dip, or as a fun surprise to kick up any meal to the next level
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PYMNTS.com
No one likes to be kept waiting — especially hungry consumers. And should a restaurant fail to meet their expectations, patrons are likely to head to a faster competitor to get their fill.
Now, it seems quick service restaurants are considering convenient innovations like interactive kiosks, vending machines and robots as the key to unlocking new food service business.
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MLive.com
Grand Rapids Community College is among higher education institutions providing free laptop vending machines to give students greater access to technology and more flexibility.
In October, the college began piloting one machine from Laptops Anytime, based in Dallas, TX, in the Student Center, located at 143 Bostick Ave. NE.
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Entrepreneur
In these politically turbulent times, corporate social responsibility is growing in importance, putting more pressure on up-and-coming entrepreneurs to adopt a social responsibility and/or sustainability strategy to boost their visibility and competitiveness. Why are CSR strategies growing in importance? There are at least three reasons.
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