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Startup companies
fromAol
6 days ago

If These Founders Lost Everything, These Are The Businesses They'd Build First

Local service businesses (pressure washing, window cleaning, lawn care) have low startup costs and generate quick revenue, ideal for rebuilding a business with minimal capital.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 week ago

Walnut Creek students start JobMatch service for teens, young adults

What started as frustration with finding odd jobs on Nextdoor has grown into JobMatch, a new gig platform designed by three Walnut Creek seniors at Las Lomas High School who wanted to make it easier for youth to connect with community job opportunities. Twin brothers Nico and Alex Alessi and longtime friend Mason Grant co-founded the venture earlier this year with the help of the twins' father, Tom Alessi, a longtime technology executive. The platform, jobmat.ch, officially launched March 27.
Startup companies
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

San Mateo County sues state, saying it illegally withheld $38 million

The county asserted that the state violated a 2004 budget deal in which counties and cities agreed to give up a portion of vehicle licensing fees and local property taxes to help close the state budget deficit. To repay counties, the state Legislature guaranteed funding for school districts where property taxes alone do not cover school budget needs, according to the county.
California
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Homes first, communities later: How planning permissions are leaving residents without basic facilities

New developments in England often lack essential services, frustrating residents.
Inadequate planning permissions and developer obligations are leaving communities without necessary infrastructure.
Marketing tech
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
3 months ago

Daily Search Forum Recap: June 6, 2025

Google enhanced structured data and AI features, indicating progress in search technology.
New sponsored labels and Local Service Ads updates show shifts in content presentation.
SEO investment proves beneficial for businesses, reflected in revenue growth.
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 months ago

From Tech Headaches to Seamless Support: IT Services for Johnson Residents - Social Media Explorer

Whether you're a small business owner or a homeowner, technology struggles in Johnson County can halt your progress, but local IT support offers effective solutions.
Tech industry
London startup
fromCity AM
3 months ago

Can Airbnb become an everything app? - City AM

Airbnb is transforming from a travel platform to a 'superapp' with in-home services, relying on user habit changes for success.
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
4 months ago

Thousands sign post office petition as MP says he'll keep fighting for fair deal

Petitions were launched by Barnet's Labour Group to save both the Chipping Barnet branch and Golders Green post office. In an update on the Barnet petition, which has grown from 351 to 2,585 signatures.
London politics
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