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Virtual Gurus:  Meet  Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close Series A

Virtual Gurus: Meet Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close Series A

The Story Exchange | Corinne Lestch | July 19, 2022 Bobbie Racette was once the hesitant face of Virtual Gurus, the Canadian tech company she started, but she has since embraced her identity. For tech startup founder Bobbie Racette, being the first to do something runs in her Cree-Métis blood. Her mother was the first


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How Reworded Insurance Can Help Your Business

How Reworded Insurance Can Help Your Business

DeshCap | Fred Barnachawy | Jul 20, 2022 Have you heard of insurance companies not paying claims? If you have, that’s because there is a lot of truth to it. Commercial insurance is of no value unless reworded and triggered by independent experts. This is because the insurance is worded by the insurance company and


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What You Need to Know About Employee Loans in Down Round Times

What You Need to Know About Employee Loans in Down Round Times

New York Times | Erin Griffith | Jul 20, 2022 Tech workers took out loans based on the value of their start-up stock in recent years. That may come back to haunt them. SAN FRANCISCO — Last year, Bolt Financial, a payments start-up, began a new program for its employees. They owned stock options in


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Virtual Gurus:  Meet  Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close Series A ($8.4M)

Virtual Gurus: Meet Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close Series A ($8.4M)

The Story Exchange | Corinne Lestch | July 19, 2022 Bobbie Racette was once the hesitant face of Virtual Gurus, the Canadian tech company she started, but she has since embraced her identity. For tech startup founder Bobbie Racette, being the first to do something runs in her Cree-Métis blood. Her mother was the first


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Virtual Gurus:  Meet  Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close $8.4M Series A

Virtual Gurus: Meet Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close $8.4M Series A

The Story Exchange | Corinne Lestch | July 19, 2022 Bobbie Racette was once the hesitant face of Virtual Gurus, the Canadian tech company she started, but she has since embraced her identity. For tech startup founder Bobbie Racette, being the first to do something runs in her Cree-Métis blood. Her mother was the first


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Democrats are pushing for a free IRS tax filing service. Tax pros worry it’s an ‘administrative nightmare’

Democrats are pushing for a free IRS tax filing service. Tax pros worry it’s an ‘administrative nightmare’

Democrats are pushing the IRS to create its own free tax filing system, including a return-free option. But some tax professionals are skeptical.

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'Burdensome' credit card swipe fees could add $2.5 billion to back-to-school spending, merchants say

'Burdensome' credit card swipe fees could add $2.5 billion to back-to-school spending, merchants say

Swipe fees have long been a point of contention for retailers. Amid soaring inflation, merchants say they are particularly burdensome.

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First day of Celsius’ bankruptcy hearing

First day of Celsius’ bankruptcy hearing

CoinDesk | Cheyenne Ligon, Krisztian Sandor | Jul 18, 2022 First day of Celsius' bankruptcy hearing News of Celsius’ liquidity crisis broke on June 12, when the company announced it was pausing all customer withdrawals, citing “extreme market conditions.” The company formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern


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Celsius Lays Out Mining-Focused Reorganization Plan at First Bankruptcy Hearing

Celsius Lays Out Mining-Focused Reorganization Plan at First Bankruptcy Hearing

CoinDesk | Cheyenne Ligon, Krisztian Sandor | Jul 18, 2022 First day of Celsius' bankruptcy hearing News of Celsius’ liquidity crisis broke on June 12, when the company announced it was pausing all customer withdrawals, citing “extreme market conditions.” The company formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern


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Investors have put $43 billion in dividend-paying funds this year. Before you 'chase dividends,' here's what to know

Investors have put $43 billion in dividend-paying funds this year. Before you 'chase dividends,' here's what to know

With increased fears of a possible recession, investors seeking steady income may turn to stocks paying quarterly dividends. Here's what to know before buying.

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Airlines are struggling with lost and delayed bags: What to know and how to pack if you're traveling this summer

Airlines are struggling with lost and delayed bags: What to know and how to pack if you're traveling this summer

Airlines' hassles seem to be growing, and that might mean a lost or delayed bag this summer. Here's what travelers should know about their financial recourse.

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A wake-up call: Your financial plan can help 'stress test' your retirement strategy through inflation, market downturn

A wake-up call: Your financial plan can help 'stress test' your retirement strategy through inflation, market downturn

A recent survey found only 29% of Americans have a financial plan, even though having one could help them "stress test" their finances amid economic woes.

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Different Legal Rules Every Entrepreneur Should Learn

Different Legal Rules Every Entrepreneur Should Learn

Jul 18, 2022 As an entrepreneur, you're probably used to wearing a lot of hats. You're the CEO, the marketing director, the salesperson, and sometimes even the janitor. But one role you may not have considered is that of a legal expert. After all, as the business owner, it's up to you to make sure


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Having a Financial Plan Is More Important Than You Think – Here’s Why

Having a Financial Plan Is More Important Than You Think – Here’s Why

Jul 18, 2022 Most people know they should have a financial plan, but very few actually take the time to create one. There are many reasons why having a financial plan is more important than you may think, and in this post, we will explore some of them. We will also provide tips on how


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Analysis:  Does Bill C-27 Reflect Lessons Learned from Past Public Outcry?  Data Sharing for Public Good

Analysis: Does Bill C-27 Reflect Lessons Learned from Past Public Outcry? Data Sharing for Public Good

Tersa Scassa | | Jul 11, 2022 [Note: This is my third in a series of posts on the new Bill C-27 which will reform private sector data protection law in Canada and which will add a new Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. The previous two posts addressed consent and de-identification/anonymization.] In 2018 a furore


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