The leaders of Western democracies and social media companies were, like the rest of us, slow to understand how social media could be harnessed for malicious, manipulative purposes.

Even outside the realm of governments and propaganda, social media in the past decade has arguably driven people apart more than bringing them together.

Over the course of the past decade, however, we came to better understand what mobile devices could do for us, and to us.

Along with social media, mobile devices are the most common way people connect with tech in their daily life.

And the cultural resonance between “Big Tobacco” and “Big Tech,” as purveyors of something enjoyable but addictive and unhealthy, shouldn’t be underestimated. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577899808.3422132/The-decade-when-tech-turned-dark:-Learning-from-the-mistakes-of-the-past-10-years?ref=audio_experience

Premium and tailored pet food: Business opportunitiesDespite the recent influx of businesses focused on premium and wholesome (non-processed) pet food, there are still plenty of chances for breaking into this market.

A business specialising in raw pet food, for example, seems to present ample opportunity: “I certainly expect the [pet food] industry to keep growing,” says Cameorn, The Dog Nutritionist, “so much so that I intend on making my own raw dog food in the near future.

Personalised pet food which is tailored to an animal’s specific health profile and delivered in subscription boxes covers all these three areas.

An original, innovative concept with high-grade, tailored and personalised pet food at it’s core seems to be the key to success in the world of pet food for 2020.

Ideas for a premium/tailored pet food or pet health business in 2020 could include: | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577898582.6647053/Business-Ideas-for-2020:-Premium-and-tailored-pet-food?ref=audio_experience

In 2019, we ran a poll to find out what our users considered to be the biggest barrier to starting a business.

Over 6,000 people responded and we learned a huge amount about the problems faced by new business owners in the UK.

We wanted to use this data to help you, so we decided to create this article: a one-stop-shop for everything you’ll need to know.

In this article you can find the steps you need to take when you’re launching a new venture.

So, without further ado, read on to find out how to start a business. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577896364.8026476/How-to-start-a-business-in-12-steps?ref=audio_experience

There are a lot of pitfalls when setting yourself and your company up for QSBS.

Qualified Small Business Stock, or QSBS, is something every founder and early-stage investor should know about.

The little-known tax exemption lets these early shareholders avoid paying long-term capital gains taxes to the federal government when they sell their shares.

Not every small business qualifies for QSBS.

If you get shares of a company like Airbnb right now, for example, it's too late to qualify for QSBS. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577894511.1408541/An-obscure-tax-exemption-called-'QSBS'-can-save-you-millions-when-you-sell-your-startup.-Here-are-the-4-basic-criteria-to-follow-to-make-sure-you-get-it.?ref=audio_experience

The man behind the creation and development of Future Group is widely known as Sam Walton of India.

He is no other than Kishore Biyani, the founder and CEO of Future Group.

Hence, to fix the mistakes, Kishore began to work on transforming Pantaloon into large format retail stores.

After setting up Pantaloons, Kishore set his eyes on bringing his next big project, Big Bazaar into the circuit.

A king of his empire, the Future Group has stood tall when it comes to comparison with rival brands. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577892611.711019/Kishore-Biyani---The-Retail-King-of-India?ref=audio_experience

Taking stock of the mounting bills and what was turning out to be an unsustainable beginning for a new startup, Rajeev made the bold decision to move to his hometown Jabalpur and bootstrap his startup.

Rajeev now spends Rs 5,000 on office rent, instead of an easy 6x more amount at a swanky location in Bengaluru.

Ankit’s bootstrapped SaaS startup wants to be a Zoho for cloud telephony.

In 2019, startups outside major startup hubs have had a great run, having raised $165 million across 18 deals.

With an office in Oregon, the startup now serves the likes of Google, Microsoft, Adobe, and Siemens. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577890844.4217572/[Startup-Bharat]-Small-town-startups-go-the-bootstrapping-route,-show-VC-funding-isn’t-the-norm-for-success?ref=audio_experience

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“Fortune favors the bold!”If you’ve never started a business, you’re likely still aware of just how difficult it is.

Here are 7 actionable tips you can use to start a profit-generating business in the coming year:1.

No, in fact they don’t sell anything that’s unique to the market they serve; they’re a brand that sells other people’s stuff.

Find a way to scratch an itch that’s already been scratched, but in a way that’s innovative compared to the competition.

Don’t start hiring people until it’s necessary, and you’re able to ensure people long term employment (ie., you’re in the black financially). | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577887208.4876218/7-Tips-To-Get-A-Startup-Running-And-Successful-In-2020?ref=audio_experience

From there, Fracción’s platform will display the pharmacies’ medicine to insured patients.

And of course, the startup will broker the logistics of transporting the medication via delivery apps.

Vega comes from a family that runs its own pharmaceuticals lab and thus has vast connections to multiple independent pharmacies in Chile.

Medication at fair pricesWhenever a physician prescribes medication one is told to “follow the doctor’s orders,” as per the instructions on the prescription.

While independent pharmacies become more competitive in the face of big chains by selling their products online. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577885411.3503428/Chile’s-Fracción-sells-medication-at-a-fraction-of-the-price?ref=audio_experience

That’s why we’ve collected some of the best New Years motivational quotes we could find to get your new year off to a great start.

The arrival of a new year is a motivational time for the business community, with business owners, entrepreneurs and self-starters, determined to move their business up a gear in early January.

New Year Motivational Quotes for New BeginningsThe new year is a chance to make a fresh start and enjoy new beginnings.

The following new year motivational quotes are intended to incite enthusiasm for not being afraid to make new beginnings.

Check out our full collection of motivational quotes for business owners:Motivational Quotes for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577883609.945167/New-Year-Motivational-Quotes?ref=audio_experience