Cryptocurrency miner doubles as a space heater
A company named Qarnot is taking advantage of the fact that mining cryptocurrency is often a heated and electricity-intensive process by producing a miner…
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Fighting for the right to repair your own electronics
California is becoming the 18th state to propose ‘right to repair’ legislation that will allow owners of broken technology better access to parts and…
Who can use the new business tax deduction?
Recent reforms in the tax code will be a significant benefit for small business owners who claim company income on their personal tax returns, according…
Avoiding high payment fees in a small business
Only 11 percent of shoppers used cash during 2016, according to creditcards.com. For small businesses, this means lots of credit card processing fees are…
Small businesses are experiencing a growth in wage rate
According to the most recent Paychex review from the IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch, small businesses experienced a growth in their average…
The amazing journey of SpaceX
SpaceX passed a significant milestone in February with the successful launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket which, according to the Washington Post,…
Protecting assets from a bitcoin hack
If you are joining the renegade investors in digital currencies like bitcoin, learn how to protect your investment from a hack. According to CSO Online,…
America’s growing cybersecurity hub
Despite the fact that Silicon Valley gets most of the attention related to technology, New York City is positioning itself to become the center of…
Corporate experience aids small business owners
Many entrepreneurs are in a hurry to get away from corporate life to start their own small business but Inc. Magazine uses two ex-Goldman Sachs employees…
How to cope with small business burn out
Entrepreneurs often have no problem jumping head first into their business, working long hours, and keeping things running through sheer force of will….