Leslie Porterfield

Leslie Porterfield is a seasoned online entrepreneur with years of experience in the digital business realm. As a successful business owner herself, she has firsthand knowledge of the trials and triumphs that come with building and growing an online venture. Leslie's passion for entrepreneurship and her commitment to helping others have led her to share her expertise through insightful articles and practical advice. With a focus on empowering aspiring and established entrepreneurs, Leslie brings a wealth of knowledge and a supportive approach to guide you towards online business success.

How to Save Money While Furnishing Your Apartment

When you started to live on your own, you were probably disappointed by how expensive furnishing and decorating your apartment can be. Shopping for furniture and appliances is one of the benchmarks of adulthood. However, since we've never considered the cost of setting up a new home before, most of us are shocked to find out […]

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The Importance of Agriculture in a Country’s Economic Development

The agricultural sector plays a vital role in the growth of many developed countries. In developing countries, agriculture helps the economy grow and prosper. The agricultural industry, particularly in New Zealand, is a major player in the country’s economy. It contributes around 5% ($10.6 billion) to its gross domestic product (GDP). Farmers invest in agricultural machinery because it

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Retail Stores vs. Online Shops: Which One is Better?

In today’s digitally-oriented world, online shops have provided consumers with goods and products from the convenience of their homes. However, this doesn’t mean that there is no more need for physical retail stores. The word that physical stores are slowly dying is greatly exaggerated. In fact, it is holding up pretty well in the midst of

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Is it Time to File for Bankruptcy?

Are you dealing with financial difficulties? These can come in various forms like medical bills, mortgages, unnecessary expenses, failed business ventures, poor debt management, and many others. In such cases, you might have to seriously consider filing for bankruptcy. However, this isn’t always the case. When you file for bankruptcy, it provides momentary financial relief,

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EBF3: a Star-Trek-style Metal Fabrication Technique

3D printing is not new. The ancestor of 3D printers existed as early as the 80s, with a Japanese inventor patenting a prototype additive manufacturing machine. Still, 3D printers are, by nature, highly fragile, often expensive, and might not always work in every environment. This is why NASA’s electron beam freeform fabricator, shortened to EBF3,

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Green Practices that Work and Some that Don’t

The environment ranked as the number one priority among Kiwis, but not everything purported to be good for the environment is actually helping it. Certain factors can make a green option effective or ineffective, depending on the country that implements them. Solar Power The sunny climate of New Zealand doesn’t just make solar power systems

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