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Top 25 SaaS businesses in 2021

We are often asked to compile lists as to what we deem the leading movers and shakers within the forever growing and expanding platform economy. One such request that has a recurring theme is ranking SaaS businesses.

2 Platform Industry News: Twitter

Twitter and the curious case of @DrJialun

The Twitter account @DrJialun was created just weeks ago in March 2021. They had under 100 followers, used a well known stock photo, yet was somehow already verified by Twitter admin as a person of note, worthy of verification.

3 First time tips for a CEO

4 survival tips for first-time CEOs

Regardless of the industry you operate in, managing a business is one of your career’s most exciting milestones. Whether you start your own company or get the opportunity to run an established organization, the overall exhilaration holds the sa...

4 Business law, Immigration lawyers and Visa issues

How to find an excellent immigration lawyer for your business

The United States has become a global economy with many immigrant workers. Many businesses have difficulty filling positions with US citizens and must seek employees from other parts of the world.

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