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How to File a DBA Online: Requirements, Costs, and Registration Process

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If you are running a business in a competitive market, you must know the relevance of brand presence. Many business owners operate under a name that differs from their legal business name.

A DBA, or “Doing Business As” name, helps businesses create a separate brand identity without forming a new legal entity. The online filing process has made registration more convenient than before. However, requirements, costs, and filing steps can vary by state and county.

Understanding the process helps business owners avoid delays, compliance issues, and unnecessary expenses when registering a DBA. [Read more…] about How to File a DBA Online: Requirements, Costs, and Registration Process

Interview with MTC’s Mike Wilson: ‘Automation is not optional if the UK wants to rebuild manufacturing’

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Readers not old enough to remember what are often referred to as the “Thatcher years” may not appreciate how dramatically the UK’s economy changed during the 1980s.

Like some other Western economies, particularly the US, the UK increasingly shifted its focus toward services, finance, retail, and consumer spending, while manufacturing became a smaller part of the national economy.

Before Margaret Thatcher became prime minister in 1979, manufacturing accounted for roughly 30 percent of UK national income and employed around 6.8 million people. [Read more…] about Interview with MTC’s Mike Wilson: ‘Automation is not optional if the UK wants to rebuild manufacturing’

Interview with Clearpath Robotics co-founder Ryan Gariepy: ‘Most industries in Canada are under-automated’

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Canada has long been recognized for its contributions to robotics research, producing world-class universities, pioneering robotics startups, and innovative technologies that have found applications across manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, mining, and defense.

Yet despite this strong technical foundation, many observers argue that Canada has not always translated its research strengths into widespread industrial deployment at the same pace as some other leading economies.

Few people have witnessed that evolution more closely than Ryan Gariepy, co-founder of Clearpath Robotics, one of Canada’s most successful robotics companies. [Read more…] about Interview with Clearpath Robotics co-founder Ryan Gariepy: ‘Most industries in Canada are under-automated’

Interview with Paul Dawalibi: Can Ras Al Khaimah become the Silicon Valley of the Middle East?

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For decades, when technology companies looked to establish a presence in the Middle East, the conversation typically revolved around Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

But as global competition for AI, robotics, and deep-tech investment intensifies, a growing number of smaller, more agile innovation hubs are seeking to carve out their own place in the technology landscape.

Among them is Innovation City Ras Al Khaimah, a technology-focused free zone located in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. [Read more…] about Interview with Paul Dawalibi: Can Ras Al Khaimah become the Silicon Valley of the Middle East?

Japan promotes Osaka as a gateway for robotics and technology investment

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Japan is stepping up efforts to attract overseas technology companies and investors to Osaka, positioning the city as an alternative gateway to the Japanese market and a potential hub for innovation in sectors such as robotics, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing.

The initiative is being led by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), a government-backed agency that promotes trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.

Following Expo 2025 Osaka, JETRO is highlighting a range of programs designed to help foreign companies establish operations in the Osaka and Kansai region. [Read more…] about Japan promotes Osaka as a gateway for robotics and technology investment

How to Buy Bitcoin (BTC) with Euros (EUR): A Beginner’s Guide

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Buying bitcoin with euros is easier than most people expect. The process has changed a lot over the past few years, and European investors now have access to regulated apps that handle the technical side without requiring any prior knowledge.

This guide walks through what you need to know before your first purchase and how to go about it. [Read more…] about How to Buy Bitcoin (BTC) with Euros (EUR): A Beginner’s Guide

From expo momentum to deep-tech investment: Osaka pushes to become Asia’s next global financial hub

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Osaka is the second-largest city in Japan after Tokyo, which was, for a long time – until this year, the most populous city in the world – having lost the title this year to Jakarta, Indonesia.

The “Vision of Global Financial City Osaka” is an initiative to build a city that attracts overseas investment, financial institutions and global talent, thereby supporting the growth of the regional economy.

In March 2022, Osaka Prefecture formulated a strategy with a consortium of 33 companies and organizations – including government bodies, economic groups, and universities – launching the initiative through close collaboration among industry, government, and academia.

The initiative promotes the expansion into Osaka of foreign financial businesses including asset management and fintech firms. The defining feature of the vision is its aim to drive industrial growth and address social issues through the power of finance, rather than simply seeking to establish a financial hub. [Read more…] about From expo momentum to deep-tech investment: Osaka pushes to become Asia’s next global financial hub

From demos to daily transport: How Las Vegas is turning autonomy into real urban infrastructure

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While many cities are still piloting autonomous transport in tightly controlled environments, Las Vegas is moving more aggressively – positioning itself as one of the most visible real-world laboratories for next-generation mobility in the United States.

Across the Strip and beyond, robotaxis, remotely operated vehicles, automated shuttles, and tunnel-based transport systems are shifting autonomy from experimental deployments toward everyday infrastructure capable of moving residents, workers, and tourists.

Taken together, these initiatives suggest a coordinated – if not formally centralized – push toward embedding intelligent transport directly into the city’s operational fabric. If there is a central co-ordinating organization, it’s probably the Clark County Office of Community and Economic Development, Nevada, home of the Las Vegas Strip. [Read more…] about From demos to daily transport: How Las Vegas is turning autonomy into real urban infrastructure

Las Vegas hospitality roles face up to 95 percent automation risk, warns new report

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A new analysis from RCG Economics suggests that several core hospitality roles in Nevada now face an 85–95 percent risk of automation, raising concerns that tens of thousands of workers in Las Vegas could be displaced over the next decade as hotels accelerate adoption of robotics and AI systems.  [Read more…] about Las Vegas hospitality roles face up to 95 percent automation risk, warns new report

How Small Communities Can Drive Big Growth: Insights from Omvaris Limited

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Small communities hold an outsized potential to drive growth. While larger audiences often capture attention, the strength and cohesion of smaller, engaged groups can translate into more meaningful connections, faster adoption of ideas, and measurable results.

Omvaris Limited has consistently observed that the strategic cultivation of tight-knit groups often yields outcomes that larger, less focused audiences struggle to achieve.

Small networks are not just subsets of a broader audience – they are ecosystems in which members actively contribute, share knowledge, and influence each other. [Read more…] about How Small Communities Can Drive Big Growth: Insights from Omvaris Limited