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Sprouting An Online Plant Startup From Nothing
 

A happy, thriving houseplant can brighten a small space, but a slowly dying houseplant has the exact opposite effect. It was that realization that spurred Eliza Blank to start up The Sill nearly seven years ago — to not only ship houseplants to consumers, but also to give them a reasonable education in how to pick the right plant and then actually keep it alive. Here is her story.

 
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How Marketplaces Aim To Put Idle Motorcycles On The Open Road
 

Some online marketplaces are dedicated to helping motorcycle owners monetize their idle bikes by connecting them with bikers who want to hit the open highway. Twisted Road Founder and CEO Austin Rothbard explains how his platform works — and how it seeks to make sure owners are comfortable lending their bikes to riders.   Read More...

 
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Restaurants That Aren’t Ready For A Mobile Future Risk Losing Out
 

According to the latest Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker, 62 percent of restaurants feel unprepared for a mobile future, even though consumers have a healthy appetite for these services. With countless mobile order-ahead providers vying for attention, not being ready isn’t due to lack of options. Here’s why.  Read More...

 
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Delivering Faster And More Secure Payments
 

Banks and businesses are seeking payment solutions that move money between borders swiftly and securely, with the rise of the global economy driving a push to develop a more efficient infrastructure. How is the financial services landscape moving to upgrade payment technology or create new systems to deliver faster, more secure payments?  Read More...

 
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