Author: Alain Guillot
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Prince Henry the Navigator: The First Venture Capitalist
Discover how Prince Henry the Navigator funded Portugal’s Age of Exploration and pioneered state-backed risk capital.
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Drug Policy: Drug Use Is Your Choice. The Consequences Shouldn’t Be Our Problem.
in OpinionDrug policy should protect personal freedom while reducing crime, addiction and public disorder. Discover a better approach to drugs and recovery.
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Stock Market Recap — August 21, 2026
in Stock Market📊 Alain’s Holdings — August 21, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 703.71 +2.70 +0.39% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 713.44 +2.51 +0.35% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 54.36 +0.38 +0.70% Wall Street ended a turbulent week on a positive note Friday as stocks rebounded and Bitcoin surged to $77,000,…
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Business Ethics and Legal Compliance for Entrepreneurs
in BusinessFor entrepreneurs, the drive to innovate and grow often overshadows the basic elements of running a business. Among the most critical of these are business ethics and legal compliance. These principles are not just bureaucratic hurdles. Instead, they form the bedrock of long-term success, protecting your venture from risk and building a brand customers and…
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Mitigating Business Risk in Construction Projects
in BusinessConstruction projects are big, complicated jobs with a lot of money and effort on the line. Handling the risks involved isn’t just about avoiding disaster; it’s about making sure you stay profitable, hit your deadlines, and keep your good name. Taking a proactive approach to risk can be the difference between a project that succeeds…
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Protect Your Business Reputation at a Trade Show
Trade shows can put your business in front of hundreds or more potential customers, partners, suppliers, and other industry contacts. But that visibility works both ways. People aren’t simply evaluating what you sell. They are also forming an opinion about your entire company. This means that while a trade show could help you reach out…