Rodrigo Mejia

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A Startup Idea to Cure Your Weekend Hangover Before Work

Hungover Londoners receive a break from their morning slog to work thanks to a small noodle company's free "hangover cure" pack and taxi ride.

Rodrigo Mejia

Jan 06, 2014

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Six Gifts for Creativity, Sustainability, and Giving Back

GOOD has assembled a holiday shopping guide for those looking to gift something a little different or support those in need.

Rodrigo Mejia

Dec 20, 2013

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Got a Small Business? It's Not Too Late to Prepare for Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is a billion dollar boon for independent shops, but less than half are fully online. Here are four programs to help out.

Rodrigo Mejia

Dec 05, 2013

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Walkable Cities are Good News for Small Business

Cities that support getting out of the car are better for small businesses, and the trend towards walkable cities is only speeding up.

Rodrigo Mejia

Nov 29, 2013

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Small Business In Space: On NASA Contracting The Little Guy

NASA has a history of contracting small businesses to develop future technologies, ensuring not just the big R&D companies have a stake in tomorrow.

Rodrigo Mejia

Nov 21, 2013

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The Payoff of Paying it Forward

Paying it forward, outside of a personal act of kindness, is often used by small businesses to tie together communities, and it has its payoffs.

Rodrigo Mejia

Nov 16, 2013

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With Rising Rents Come More Virtual Offices and Co-Working Spaces

Young companies and start-ups typically don't have the cash to rent an office, leading to the rise of co-work and virtual work spaces.

Rodrigo Mejia

Nov 09, 2013

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The Bike of the Future is Here: Behold the Electric Wheel

Two electric bicycle wheels are pushing their way into the market: the Cophenhagen Wheel and the FlyKly Smart Wheel.

Rodrigo Mejia

Nov 02, 2013

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11 Change-Making Designs That Inspire Action

Rodrigo Mejia

Oct 26, 2013

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How Google's Updated Search Gives Small Businesses an Edge

Google updates its search engine with Hummingbird, which gives small businesses a leg-up in the search results fight focusing more on content.

Rodrigo Mejia

Oct 25, 2013

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How Tech is Leveling the Playing Field for Women Entrepreneurs

Women are less likely to bump into "growth entrepreneurs," but are more likely to succeed as owners of tech-startups. How? Tech is patching the gaps.

Rodrigo Mejia

Oct 20, 2013

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On Small Businesses Struggling During the Government Shutdown

Communities around shuttered national parks and around federal worker hubs are recording losses during the government shutdown.

Rodrigo Mejia

Oct 14, 2013

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An Employee Fired for Tip-Shaming Raises the Question About Tipping and Food Trucks

A food truck worker was fired after tip-shaming a company refusing to include gratuity on a $170 order. But what's the etiquette for food truck tips?

Rodrigo Mejia

Aug 04, 2013

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Using Climate Change Temperature Data, Cellist Writes 'A Song of Our Warming Planet'

Undergraduate and cellist, Daniel Crawford, composed a piece of music characterizing 132 years of temperature and climate change.

Rodrigo Mejia

Jul 03, 2013

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Seven Sinking Cities Around the World

Seven cities under threat of rising sea levels take measures to endure the fallout of climate change.

Rodrigo Mejia

Jun 23, 2013

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World's Longest Book Domino Chain Toppled to Promote Summer Reading

The Seattle Public Library began its Summer Reading Program with a record-breaking 2,131 book domino chain.

Rodrigo Mejia

Jun 21, 2013

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Move Over Ancient Wheel Inventor, Someone Just Improved Your Design

David Patrick launches his "perfect cube" as a wheel to replace, well, the wheel.

Rodrigo Mejia

Jun 16, 2013

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Hungover Londoners receive a break from their morning slog to work thanks to a small noodle company's free "hangover cure" pack and taxi ride.

GOOD has assembled a holiday shopping guide for those looking to gift something a little different or support those in need.

Small Business Saturday is a billion dollar boon for independent shops, but less than half are fully online. Here are four programs to help out.

Cities that support getting out of the car are better for small businesses, and the trend towards walkable cities is only speeding up.

NASA has a history of contracting small businesses to develop future technologies, ensuring not just the big R&D companies have a stake in tomorrow.

Paying it forward, outside of a personal act of kindness, is often used by small businesses to tie together communities, and it has its payoffs.

Young companies and start-ups typically don't have the cash to rent an office, leading to the rise of co-work and virtual work spaces.

Two electric bicycle wheels are pushing their way into the market: the Cophenhagen Wheel and the FlyKly Smart Wheel.

Google updates its search engine with Hummingbird, which gives small businesses a leg-up in the search results fight focusing more on content.

Women are less likely to bump into "growth entrepreneurs," but are more likely to succeed as owners of tech-startups. How? Tech is patching the gaps.

Communities around shuttered national parks and around federal worker hubs are recording losses during the government shutdown.

A food truck worker was fired after tip-shaming a company refusing to include gratuity on a $170 order. But what's the etiquette for food truck tips?

Undergraduate and cellist, Daniel Crawford, composed a piece of music characterizing 132 years of temperature and climate change.

Seven cities under threat of rising sea levels take measures to endure the fallout of climate change.

The Seattle Public Library began its Summer Reading Program with a record-breaking 2,131 book domino chain.

David Patrick launches his "perfect cube" as a wheel to replace, well, the wheel.