P97 fills up its tank with $40M to fuel its gas station mobile commerce services

March 30, 2023

The rising prices for gas continue to be a headache and stress for a lot of people around the world, but it underscores something more besides the cost of living becoming increasingly untenable: Cars are a central part of modern life. So for the entrepreneurially minded, gas stations thus represent a huge opportunity: the engagement […]

P97 fills up its tank with $40M to fuel its gas station mobile commerce services by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch

Small Businesses Are Facing Higher Costs and Interest Rates. Here Are 6 Steps to Stave Off a Crisis.

March 30, 2023

For many proprietors, variable-rate small-business loans are a common part of business. Yet, their borrowing costs are set to skyrocket to double digits this year due to Fed rate hikes. Small and medium-sized business owners can’t fight the Fed, but there are a few other things they can do to save — and even grow — their businesses.

Want to Become a Franchisee? Run Through This Checklist First.

March 30, 2023

From financing to legal review, we’ll cover all the basics before you officially become a franchisee.

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March 30, 2023

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Why BRP Isn’t Worth the Money Right Now?

March 30, 2023

Insurance company BRP Group (BRP) reported mixed financials for the fourth quarter amid significant turbulence in the economy. Considering the macroeconomic headwinds, the stock might be best avoided. Let’s discuss…

3 Stocks BETTER Than Tesla

March 30, 2023

Tesla’s (TSLA) electric vehicle market share has fallen amid rising competition. Moreover, TSLA currently trades at a premium to its peers. With the adoption of electric vehicles expected to rise…

Everything You Need to Know About Filing Your Taxes 2023

March 30, 2023

Tax Day is rapidly approaching. Here’s everything you need to know before April 18.

DataDome, which uses AI to protect against bot-based attacks, raises $42M

March 30, 2023

Online businesses are at risk of bad bot activity, certainly more now than they used to be. According to a survey from Imperva, 42.3% of internet traffic in 2021 wasn’t human, but instead bots that ran automated routines with ill intent. Given the damage bots can do — for example, stealing content and inventory, degrading […]

DataDome, which uses AI to protect against bot-based attacks, raises $42M by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

The Download: sleeping in VR, and promising clean energy projects

March 30, 2023

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside the cozy but creepy world of VR sleep rooms People are gathering in virtual spaces to relax, and even sleep, with their headsets on. VR sleep rooms are becoming popular among people…

Web3 protocol Polytrade raises $3.8M to improve global trade

March 30, 2023

Polytrade, a web3 protocol focused on global trade, has raised $3.8 million in a seed round led by Alpha Wave, Matrix Partners, Polygon Ventures and CoinSwitch Ventures, the startup exclusively told TechCrunch. Other investors include Singularity Ventures and GTM Ventures. The firm has previously been backed by Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal and QuickSwap co-founder Sameep […]

Web3 protocol Polytrade raises $3.8M to improve global trade by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch

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