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President of Shopify: America's small businesses are the backbone of the economy

President of Shopify: America’s small businesses are the backbone of the economy

Shopify President Harley Finkelstein explains the impact of the pandemic on his business. A company president has his sights set firmly on the big success of America’s small business — and his company has a lot to do with it. Harley Finkelstein, who runs Shopify, told FOX Business in an interview this week, “It’s pretty …

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A former Shopify employee used her severance pay to found a new startup after being made redundant along with 1,000 other people.  Here's why it can be a smart move in a downturn.

A former Shopify employee used her severance pay to found a new startup after being made redundant along with 1,000 other people. Here’s why it can be a smart move in a downturn.

Stella Alexandrova was among 1,000 employees laid off by e-commerce giant Shopify in July. She saw the layoff and five months of severance as an opportunity to start a business. A recession is actually a good time to start a business, says venture capitalist Paul Asel. Loading Something is loading. Thank you for your registration! …

A former Shopify employee used her severance pay to found a new startup after being made redundant along with 1,000 other people. Here’s why it can be a smart move in a downturn. Read More »