Lee: I’m the cofounder of Startup253, but I have also been involved in a few different projects in the Tacoma and South Sound area. For example, I work as a community partner with Surge Tacoma, a coworking space, to secure speakers and develop content for meet ups that pertain to startups and entrepreneurship. I’ve taken an interest in Tacoma and the South Sound because of the opportunity that I see there....

The iCloud Passwords extension has had a slightly shaky start – users this week had been reporting some initial bugs, and the Chrome extension has an average 2-star user rating as of today. But, Apple will be working hard to nail the teething issues and deliver a genuine LastPass competitor. With this new password keychain coming from Apple, a business that prides itself on top-of-the-line security, it’s understandable to think that traditional password managers might fade into obscurity....

That’s embarrassing. As the father of two daughters—one in junior high school—I find those facts troubling. What’s even more infuriating is the inequity in pay among men and women: Women are making only about 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. My wife and I are raising our daughters to chase their dreams, to become whatever it is they want to become. These statistics force me to acknowledge—to myself and to them—that like all women, my daughters will be swimming against the current....

That’s right. Every game on the Xbox Series X will also be available on the older, less powerful Xbox One, as well as Windows PCs. You’ll even be able to play all of the Series X’s games on Sony’s upcoming Playstation 5. To everyone apart from Microsoft, this probably seems like an enormous, unnecessary gamble. But, perhaps there’s some method in the madness, and we, the people, might be about to benefit more than Microsoft’s shareholders....

While Apple devices are known for their security, there is no such thing as a 100% secure device, which is why keeping your phones, laptops, and tablets up to date is so important. This is definitely the case for Apple devices today, as the company is urging users to update their devices as soon as possible to avoid being vulnerable to attack for too long. Apple: Update Your Devices Now Apple announced this week that a security risk was threatening its family of devices....

There’s a catch: The feature is only available for paid plans, and it will cost an extra $5 per month, per user on top of the standard monthly fee. 12 languages are currently supported. Still, it’s an impressive feature that can help businesses work across the language barrier when reaching out to new markets, or can help make an all-hands meeting more accessible for workforces in which not everyone speaks the same first language....

The features, aptly named Zmail and Zcal, could be released to Zoom users as early as this November, placing the app in direct competition with business messaging top dogs Slack, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace. But with Zoom’s CEO Eric Yuan claiming he wants the app to accompany other tools rather than replace them, and competitors’ workplace apps already holding a major stake in the market, will the platform’s pending expansion really be enough to disrupt the industry?...

Let’s be honest, no one is particularly excited that the holiday season is marred by the pandemic in such a significant way. Unfortunately, with cases and deaths rising at such an explosive rate in the US, business as usual is simply not the reasonable, safe approach to Thanksgiving this year. Fortunately, Zoom is looking out for its socially distancing users by nixing the limit from its free plan, so family and friends can — at least virtually — spend some time together....

Not all businesses in the aviation industry actually involve flying, so you don’t have to be concerned with getting your pilot’s license. However, you do need to have knowledge that is specific to the industry, particularly in the niche you are trying to fill. And if you are looking for a little bit of inspiration, here are some of the best ideas for small businesses in the aviation industry:...

This is where a food incubator comes in handy. A food or kitchen incubator solves the problem of training and initial capital. These incubators are designed to take in entrepreneurs and provide them with the skills and space it takes to operate their business independently. Instead of working out of your own kitchen to bake those delectable game changing cupcakes, you can apply to an incubator and will be provided with training and a working space that accommodates commercial kitchen equipment and hosts a community of other entrepreneurs who also have that infectious entrepreneurial spirit....

Check out this list of green startups below and feel free to comment with a green startup of your own: Elevate Structure – This Hawaiian-based real-estate development company builds portable, eco-friendly spaces for people to live. These spaces are elevated above the ground to reduce the effect on the ground. Photo: ElevateStructure.com. (See image).Tespack – Based out of Helsinki, Finald, this startup specializes in wearable energy and mobile data. You can purchase products green backpacks and solar panels, making solar energy more accessible to everyone....

We asked ten entrepreneurs what the best way to sign off on a professional email was and why. Take a look at their answers and make sure your next email is as interesting and engaging as it needs to be to get the sale. – Jonathan Long of Market Domination Media – Darrah Brustein of Equitable Payments – Marcela De Vivo of Gryffin – Brittany Hodak of ZinePak – Anthony C....

While some may see this as a sign of a coming apocalypse, I am going to error on the side of caution and share a few things you can do now to pass the time. 1.) Don’t Panic. Gmail is down and you now have time on your hands. 2.) Take a nap. Preferably in an office Hammock. 3.) Go Golf. 4.) Watch puppies online. — Gabriel Shepherd (@gabeshep) January 24, 2014 Click here to watch more puppies or watch a live penguin cam...

If you don’t feel like asking 4,000 recruiters what they think the best fields to pursue are, don’t worry! LinkedIn has done the heavy lifting for you, by surveying 4,000 recruiters on their popular job search website. Check out the positions below and get your job search on the right track. There are a few notable takeaways from this list. First off, despite the constant evolution of business and the technology-driven focus of most companies, engineering and information technology somehow only came in at third and fourth on the list....

Transportation Vehicle-sharing startups come in two flavors: some own their own vehicles, while the rest just help you share your vehicle with other people. Zipcar: One of the earlier car-sharing services. They own a fleet of vehicles, from convertibles to hybrids, minivans to trucks, SUVs to wagons. They offer different plans with annual or monthly fees, plus the cost of each rental. Available in over a dozen US cities and a few international ones....

Remote.co launched in July as a resource for the remote work community. The new site is a blend of articles about remote work, a listing of remote jobs, and Q&As with remote employees. The companies they interviewed included startups like GitHub, Automattic, Balsamiq, and Trello. Remote.co aggregated all their answers to come up with the top tools for instant messaging, project management, team collaboration, phone calls, video calls, and screen sharing – all staples of the remote work experience....

If you want success, you need to adopt these qualities. Fortunately, this article will detail the way in which you can adopt them into your everyday life to breed success, happiness, and maybe even a little bit of money. Be Consistent Commonly reliability and consistency is unusual in even in the leading firms. Finding employees that can regularly deliver on company needs and personal promises is rare and it will set you apart from the crowd....

At the league’s second annual 1st and Future event at the Texas Medical Center Innovation Institute, the NFL took a step forward in their commitment to protecting their players by funding three startups that are focused on a wide range of safety concerns. They competed with a number of other startups in hopes of locking down the $50,000 prize for the NFL. The three startups that came away with the funding address everything from on-field communication to innovative padding systems to protect players....

1. Learn Coding For Free Most tech work comes down to coding. Website design is built on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Software development is built on C, C++, C# and much more. If your business offers a technical solution to customers, it most likely involves some coding language. Knowing coding language will make your job as an entrepreneur much easier and save you some money. There are plenty of resources online for you to learn to code for free....

What someone might lack in experience, age, and education level can be compensated for using the following three strategies. They’ve been used by 17 year old high school dropouts and 25 year old grad students looking for a career change and they work every time Ask Unless you’re completely clear about what it is you want to do and how you can create value employers aren’t typically looking. It’s not because you would necessarily make bad hires, but more often than not, your request creates even more work for them....