Mar 13, 2019
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Entrepreneurship starts with an idea. One of the challenges once the business gets off the ground, though, is coming up with more ideas that push the company forward. An idea often stems from inspiration and lacking that, some business owners say, can result in stagnation or a failed enterprise. “Without innovation and forward […]
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Feb 19, 2019
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Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) unveiled its first full-scale passenger capsule Tuesday in Spain. The company will test the capsule at its track in Toulouse, France. HTT CEO said he hopes to have a full hyperloop up and running in three years. Elon Musk’s dream of hyperloop travel is getting closer to reality. Hyperloop Transportation Technologies […]
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Feb 14, 2019
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We celebrate President’s Day in honor of George Washington, the first US President, who was born on February 22, 1732. Washington was one of Founding Fathers of the US, and he presided over the convention that drafted the Constitution. Like so many other Presidents that have come after him George Washington was not just […]
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Jan 20, 2019
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Knowing as much as possible about yourself helps you understand when to push and when you need to take a break. Professional athletes train hard and closely monitor what they put into their body. They have a team and even hire professionals on the side to help them reach peak state within their body and in their […]
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Dec 19, 2018
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The holidays are a time for reflection, for growth, for gratitude, and for renewing our commitment to our goals with fresh vigor. Beyond the consumptive tizzy of presents and pies, and the familiar flurry of family and friends that accompany Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year’s — it is helpful to remember to take some time to be […]
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Dec 12, 2018
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What is builder’s risk insurance and what does it cover? Builder’s risk coverage is a special kind of insurance that provides first-party coverage for damage to buildings while they are being constructed. Collapsed shoring, fires, an existing sprinkler line hit during tenant improvements and vandalism are just some examples of incidents that may call builder’s risk policies […]
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Nov 07, 2018
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With Thanksgiving tomorrow, here are 20 quotes that really help put into perspective the power and importance of being thankful more of the time and not just on one particular day out of the year. May your Thanksgiving be bountiful with reasons to be grateful. Gratitude can transform common days “Gratitude can transform […]
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Nov 07, 2018
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Good news: these traits can be learned. Every successful entrepreneur must possess “A-Player” qualities. These extraordinary entrepreneurs share the characteristics most important for success. 1. Stickability. Frank Shankwitz Image credit: The Oracles I love the word “stickability” — your ability to persevere and persist. People will often advise that your idea won’t work. Turn that […]
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Nov 01, 2018
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Large-scale construction projects are almost always tricky, but when the possibility of a structural flaw or defect enters the picture, contractors can face a downright scary situation. These projects have presented owners and contractors with some particularly spine-tingling predicaments. The Millennium Tower, San Francisco The Millennium Tower luxury residential high-rise opened in 2009 but has […]
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Oct 25, 2018
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“I don’t ‘deal’ with people. I ‘work’ with people,” says Steve Browne, executive director of HR for LaRosa’s, Inc. And managers need a similar mindset. Just about every company has at least one: that exceptional manager, the one that everyone on the team likes and respects. Their team not only performs well, but also genuinely […]
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