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Five Easy Steps to Get Financial Help for Your Startup

You have to put a lot into a startup company, not just hard work and dedication, but also some of your money. A good rule of thumb is to never invest more than you can afford to lose. That means you need to know how much you have, how much you can invest,and how much you need to raise. Without a solid understanding of your finances you’re not prepared to start a company,and you probably won’t attract too many investors or lenders. When  you need to borrow money,the people you know best are usually the first people you could contact. Your family and friends will likely be your biggest supporters and thus,most likely to loan you the funds you need to get started. However, sometimes issues that involve money can put a strain on relationships, so be sure you are careful to consider all of the factors and to get everything down in writing. When it comes time to ask for money – whether it’s from a family member, a close friend,or an outside investor – you need to be prepared. Your busin...

A famous Serbian inventor's 'impenetrable' border wall idea has a surprising connection to President Trump

Building an impenetrable wall along the US-Mexican border, ostensibly to keep out foreigners , is a key item on President Donald Trump's campaign-promise checklist. "I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will  have Mexico pay  for that wall. Mark my words," Trump said during a campaign rally on June 16, 2015. The president moved toward fulfilling that promise on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, when he signed a  new executive order aimed at doing just that. The order tasks the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, a role currently filled by John Kelly, to "immediately plan, design, and construct a physical wall along the southern border, using appropriate materials and technology to most effectively achieve complete operational control[.]" If Secretary Kelly is seeking technological inspiration for the  design of Trump's wall , however, we hope he doesn't go rifling through the FBI's recently released dossier on...