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The strength of a nation lies in the homes of its people

The Strength of a nation lies in the homes of its people! Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of

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Startup fears are not uncommon, but only you can face your fears and dismantle the to achieve your foals.

Beneath one’s fears lie great opportunities. By starting to do the things that scare us the most, we dismantle the invisible barriers that separate us from the life we want. We become the person we’ve always dreamed of being. Finding your courage is a life-changing decision. Fear will always around to inform you of what you can’t do. It’s your responsibility to face your fears and tell yourself that you can do it. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes

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Energy conservation tips for Phoenix summers

16 energy-saving tips that will make summer in Phoenix more manageable than you think! Whether you’re a long-time resident of Phoenix or recently relocated and settling into your first West Valley home, chances are you’re at least a bit apprehensive about the cost of keeping your home cool enough to be comfortable throughout the sweltering desert summer. Staying cool and comfortable during Arizona’s summer months is vital to your health, well-being, and will to live.

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West Valley rent prices are highest in Scottsdale

Rental apartments in Scottsdale bring investors the highest rental incomes in the West Valley according to the latest report from online rental platform Zumper. The report ranks 11 Valley cities according to the rental price of one-bedroom apartment units. In Scottsdale, the median one-bedroom rental unit goes for $1,250, slightly above the national one-bedroom median rental price of $1,198. Gilbert, Arizona places second to Scottsdale with a median one-bedroom rental price of $1,000. accordin

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Metro Phoenix apartment demand attracts investors and developers

Metro Phoenix apartment demand is high—so high, one developer is tearing down a full block of 20 homes in Central Phoenix to accommodate a 329-unit apartment complex. The 20 homes, built between 1915 and 1950, met the wrecking ball this month as crews began razing the aging and, in some cases, rundown structures and clearing the 3.6-acre site, located on the block between Third and Fifth Streets, Early Drive, and Cheery Lynn Road in Central Phoenix.

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Startup leadership skills: 4 key practices that all entrepreneurs need to adopt to achieve success

Startup leadership skills are fundamental to achieving a business’s goals. Successful startup leaders do what it takes to establish an integrated team that is motivated to work together toward a mutual goal. For a startup leader, this means encouraging open communications and providing leadership by example. A team-centric environment goes a long way toward creating an inclusive workplace culture that is best suited to growing and scaling a business more quickly.

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Why startups fail: 20 reasons why startups fail - a comprehensive research brief

Most startups that fail do so for a multitude of reasons. Knowing the whys and hows of startup failure can help entrepreneurs plan ahead for success. From deficient product-market fit to team member conflicts, new data from CBInsights analyzes 101 startup failures post-mortems and breaks down the top 20 reasons why startups fail. After examining 101 startup postmortems, CBInsights discovered that there is no single reason for startup failure, but they did identify a pattern to each failing startup, but they did identify a pattern to each failing startup’s story.

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Blockchain is writing new rules to recreate the financial industry

There is an opportunity to recreate the financial world as we know it in the parallel universe that is the blockchain. We are writing rules for this whole new universe. ~ Patrick M. Byrne According to an article in Inc. Magazine by Bill Carmody, Founder, and CEO, Trepoint “For a company founder or even a professional who works in and around the technology space, there is perhaps no better time to invest in understanding the fundamentals of blockchain and bitcoin. Here are three reasons that startups should care about (cryptocurrencies and decentralized systems):”

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Startup odds are tipped against you. You can beat them.

Startup odds are tipped against you. Here is some advice for beating them. In this era of startups, a good idea is a good start, but it’s just the beginning. You still need to raise money, market your product or business, and attract customers. It’s a lot of work and requires a lot of strategic planning, which is most likely why While the likelihood of entrepreneurial success may seem slim, there are some actions you can take to help tip the odds in your favor. Keep the following pointers in mind when launching your startup:

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5 Steps Startup Founders Should Take When They Feel Like Calling it Quits

Most startup founders experience rough patches that seem never-ending. After years of dreaming and planning for business success, the obstacles and setbacks that are part and parcel to growing a business from the ground up can become so overwhelming, they feel like calling it quits. If you’ve been trying to grow your business alone, discouragement can easily undermine your efforts and make you question whether accomplishing your goal is even possible. If you’re experiencing trepidation, you are not alone. Plenty of now successful entrepreneurs have felt this way.

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