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COMPUTERS October 27, 2017 Researchers one step closer to tech that can charge smartphones and laptops in seconds
By: Loknath DasScientists are now one step closer to reach the ability to charge mobile phones and laptop in a few seconds. The researchers at the University of Waterloo used nanotechnology to significantly improve energy-storage devices known as supercapacitors, which can store electrical energy. The improved design roughly doubles the amount of electrical energy the rapid-charging devices can hold. This […]
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NEWS August 18, 2017 Foxconn Display Panel Factory in the US Takes One Step Closer to Reality
By: Loknath DasHIGHLIGHTS The Wisconsin Assembly approved a $3 billion tax break for Foxconn Foxconn announced earlier it planned to invest $10 billion in Wisconsin It could eventually hire 13,000 workers at the Wisconsin facility The Wisconsin Assembly approved a $3 billion tax break Thursday with bipartisan support for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group to build a massive display panel […]
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NEWS January 8, 2017 How to Use Amazon Affiliate Marketing: A Step by Step Guide
By: sristy SahaAmazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is no doubt one of the world’s most famous online marketplaces. But the company also offers n opportunity to some small business owners — particularly online marketers. The platform offers a well-known Affiliate program. Interested? Here’s a step-by-step process on how you can become am Amazon affiliate. How to Become an Amazon Affiliate […]
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ALL DEALS December 12, 2016 Upcoming Business Conference Helps Women Entrepreneurs Take the Next Step
By: sristy SahaWomen entrepreneurs face their own set of challenges and opportunities when starting businesses. But you don’t have to go at it alone. There are plenty of small business events where women entrepreneurs and others can learn from experts and network with like-minded business owners. And there’s one event in January of 2017 that’s specifically focused […]
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NEWS November 14, 2016 How to Stay a Step Ahead with Great Customer Service
By: sristy SahaHow proactive is your small business’s customer service? Even if your customer service reps are ready to respond to phone calls on the first ring, know all the answers and can solve every possible problem a customer may have, they could still be doing more. “Proactive customer care” is one of the top customer service […]
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ALL DEALS March 16, 2016 Step 4: Profit. Will you make money?
By: sristy SahaProfit may be made by generating revenue from sales or building an asset that can be leveraged to make money at a later stage. Photo: iStockphoto We are seeing a new trend in the market where start-ups are more interested in free sign-ups, number of app downloads and building online communities. Upon asking or trying […]
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ALL DEALS March 8, 2016 Indian start-ups at risk as investors step back, PM Modi’s fund falls short
By: sristy SahaFlipkart and Snapdeal have attracted big-name backers like Accel Partners, Temasek Holdings and SoftBank, enthused by growth potential. Photo: Hemant Mishra/Mint Mumbai: After pumping billions of dollars into Indian Internet start-ups in the last 24 months, global investors are cutting that flood back to a trickle as dreams of huge online sales are clouded by […]
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ALL DEALS March 8, 2016 Norwest to step up India investment
By: sristy SahaNorwest’s India portfolio currently includes internet companies like travel portal Yatra, Quikr, Pepperfry and food delivery startup Swiggy. Mumbai: Norwest Venture Partners, one of the largest venture capital firms globally which has invested $700 million (about Rs.4,730 crore) in the country so far, will step up startup investments here in 2016. “In the past 15 […]