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<title>Getting Your Series 6 License To Trade Securities</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:52:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Series 6 license must be held by mutual funds representatives whether working directly for the mutual fund or one of their representatives. Any person who sells variable annuities or mutual funds must hold this license and be registered with FINR, formally known as the NASD. This license is also required by certain back office employees of a mutual fund company. Persons who quote prices or speak with the public are required to have the license.]]></description>
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<title>I Only Need a Little Money to Start - How About Crowd Source Funding?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:45:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The other day, I was talking with an individual, a seasoned entrepreneur looking to raise a little capital for his next business, and he noted that he only needed a little bit of startup money to get the prototypes going, to prove concept, and to start making money. Yes, perhaps so, and perhaps not, but how can he come up with the money if he doesn't have family members to fund it or any money of his own to invest? Okay so let's talk a little about this case study, perhaps you are in the same boat as...]]></description>
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<title>The Realities of the Startup and a Kiosk Based Business Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:39:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not long ago, an entrepreneur told me of a great new kiosk business model, and it sounded fabulous, however having and innovative idea, and a nice business plan are much different than actually making it happen. Okay so, let's talk, because the entrepreneur then asked; where is the best place to get the startup capital and funding for such a new business of this type? He also suggested that he would not need all that much, perhaps enough to get just a few machines going to get it started and prove the concept.]]></description>
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<title>How Can I Invest in a Movie and Make Money With a Movie?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:10:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may have heard that movie investments, especially low budget movie investments, can be very lucrative. This can be true, and you may be excited about investing in a movie, but not know how to find a movie project to invest in. You may also be wondering about what to look for in a low budget movie project, and what to watch out for. This article will explain how to find a movie project to invest in, and how to determine if it has a good chance of being a successful movie that will produce a good profit.]]></description>
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<title>Alternative Business Financing</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a business financing solution for your company? Does your company have cash flow problems and needs funding? Read this article to learn if factoring financing can help your business.]]></description>
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<title>For Investors, Return Follows The Perception Of Risk</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:34:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Brief: You're keen to know the Investor's terms for a loan. Why they can't give you specifics, only general guidelines for interest rates, time period and conditions or other 'terms'. It's all about their perception of risk. Scam often use a 'Terms Sheet' as bait for their trap. Don't fall for this!]]></description>
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<title>The Latest Pharma News: Research Shows Increasing Interest in Startups</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:29:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The pharmaceutical industry has been continuously improving and evolving over time with the relative advancements and breakthroughs in the technological sphere. And with the crucial role that the pharmaceutical industry plays in society, these improvements may yield significant benefits that can result in the further betterment of the quality of life of a person.]]></description>
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<title>Pharma Companies Taking a Second Look at Startups in 2012</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:18:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pharma companies are taking a second look at startups in 2012. These companies are known to be a driving force in the research and development of new medications. This is currently a lucrative area, and many of these start ups provide a lot of innovation in this field. These new companies are able to work in a number of ways that are not available to many of the largest firms. They often have a greater freedom to develop their products.]]></description>
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<title>Biotech Startups Have the Answers to Big Pharma's Problems</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:11:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pharma isn't what it used to be. Two major companies lost about 40% of their stocks' values in the past decade, when the industry shed 300,000 jobs. Some analysts, including former pharmaceutical executive Bernard Munos, think more jobs need to be lost. Munos, now an analyst, thinks pharma has too much effort in research and development.]]></description>
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<title>A Draw-Down Schedule Is Vital For Every Business Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:46:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In brief: A 'draw-down schedule' is a necessary, vital piece of information in any development project. It is a MUST for any application for business finance. It brings together, tasks, costs, & time demonstrating your competence & understanding of your project. This document explores the different dimension of this document, their function and purpose.]]></description>
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<title>Take Your Company in a Different Direction With the Assistance of Angel Investors</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:43:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your business languishing? Since you're still in business, it's apparent that the business was doing well at one point. The good news is that you have learned a lot about marketing your products and customers.]]></description>
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<title>How To Get Financing For Your Business Venture</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:43:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The uncomfortable reality is that it DOES cost money to raise large amounts of finance for business projects. There are many risks, so do some due diligence on the potential source of investment. However, the costs are yours to bear, because you are the one being advantaged by the application. Make sure that you get value for your money! We look at the costs, the risks, and how to minimise the painful experiences!]]></description>
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<title>Investors That Fund Traditional Businesses</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:00:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For some entrepreneurs, they have excellent ideas to set up new businesses in the non-technology areas, such as retail, commercial services or franchising opportunities. There are many venture capital firms or private equity firms that are specialized in these non-technology sectors.]]></description>
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<title>Summary Of A Business Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:10:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Business Plan is the key document of your company. It has everything that is important for the creation of your company and investors will want to see it eventually. The Business Plan is a very important document that covers every minute detail of your business. It explains how your company is to execute each milestone, who your competitors are and what the market shows.]]></description>
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<title>Capital Markets in Australia</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:38:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many hot sectors in the capital raising markets in Australia - both private equity and venture capital markets. In addition to the perceived that Australia is a mining and resources country, investors are actually looking at many more industries in Australia, including IT, biotechnology and environmental technologies.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Stability, Prudence and Growth Prospects in Your Company's Valuation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:13:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many aspects that affect your financial performance and, in turn, affect the perceived value of your company. Being able to illustrate the stability of your revenue and earnings along with validating your growth prospects are important factors.]]></description>
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<title>Exit Strategy for Potential Investors - Important for You and Them</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:56:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to raising equity, the most important aspects of any investor's decision to invest are: 1) How they are going to get their money out? And, 2) What they are going to make when they exit the deal. This can often be a complicated matter to explain and, if neglected when developing your business plan, could end up costing you the financing you need to build your business.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Venture Capital Investors</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:31:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article we discuss finding venture capital investors. There is also a discussion regarding how these firms operate and what can be expected when working with a professional funding source.]]></description>
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<title>Venture Capital and Angel Investors</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:00:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do all entrepreneurs have in common, whether they are only starting up a business or already an existing business in the growth stage? They are always complaining about the lack of capital needed to advance their company further. Furthermore, one of the only ways to obtain this capital is by raising venture capital, which can be a trying and difficult process.]]></description>
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<title>Linear Actuators for Optimum Solutions in the Housing and Automobile Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:04:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have often heard about the uses of actuators across different types of industries. But apart from heavy duty industrial use, linear actuators are also used in many other applications such as satellites, construction industry, housing industry, recreational vehicles and myriad other uses. In this article, we shall take a look at how these actuators have played a crucial role in making processes faster and more efficient because of their presence in these industries.]]></description>
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<title>One Way To Finance a Company That Is In Trouble</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:20:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you own a company that is in financial trouble? Read this article to help you and your financial advisers determine if invoice factoring is the right solution for your business.]]></description>
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<title>Laws Applicable to Raising Capital</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:38:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article discusses the laws that are applicable to raising capital from a third party. There is a further discussion regarding the need for an attorney for this process.]]></description>
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<title>The Costs Related to Raising Capital</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:34:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on the actual costs associated with raising capital. There is a discussion regarding working with accredited investors.]]></description>
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<title>Financing Your Business - How to Obtain Working Capital to Grow or Start a Business</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:09:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most businesses need working capital to grow and prosper. The axiom "when you stop growing you start dying" is not far from a fact for many entrepreneurs. So where does one find access to working capital or a loan to start a business. The good news is that difficult economic conditions have fostered non-traditional funding sources that fill the void that the banks have found it necessary to create.]]></description>
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<title>Differences Between Venture Capital and Angel Investors</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:01:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article discusses the primary differences between angel investors and venture capital firms. There is also a discussion regarding the profile of each of these types of capital firms and what they are looking for in a small business investment.]]></description>
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<title>Angel Investors Vs Venture Capital Firms</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:43:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on the difference between angel investors and venture capital firms. There is also a discussions regarding how you can use a small business investment company as an alternative to these firms.]]></description>
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<title>Considering Angel Investment</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:40:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article we discuss whether or not a business should consider angel investment. An additional focus is put on to writing a business plan specifically for an angel investor.]]></description>
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<title>Professionals and Angel Investors</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:37:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on the professionals that you will need as it relates to obtaining angel investors. A further discussion regarding business planning for angel investors is also included.]]></description>
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<title>Debt and Angel Investors</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:32:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on debt and angel investors. There is also a discussion pertaining to mezzanine financing.]]></description>
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<title>Business Planning for Angel Investors</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:18:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on business planning for angel investors. The article also discusses some alternatives to angel investors as you develop your company's business plan.]]></description>
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<title>Angel Investors Are Smart People</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:49:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on the fact that angel investors are smart people, and that they want to make risk adverse investments. This article also focuses on other issues that will arise as you look for private investment sources.]]></description>
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<title>Angel Investor Net Worth</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6595130</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:47:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on the net worth of most angel investors. Additionally, a discussion regarding accredited investor status is included.]]></description>
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<title>Issues When Working With Angel Investors</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6595082</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:46:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on specific issues when working with an angel investor or small business investment company. There are also discussions regarding how to properly secure capital from third parties other than angel investors.]]></description>
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<title>Small Business Investment Companies</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6595066</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:45:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on working with small business investment companies. The discussion also provides insight as to how to properly work with a SBIC.]]></description>
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<title>Angel Investors, Venture Capital Firms, and Small Business Investment Companies</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6595053</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:01:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on using angel investors, venture capital firms, and small business investment companies in regards to the capital investment required for a new or existing business. A discussion relating to the advisers that you will need is also included.]]></description>
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<title>Differences Between SBA Loans and Equity Financing</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6595027</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:59:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on the differences between equity financing and SBA loans. The article also discusses using venture capital.]]></description>
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<title>Angel Investor Issues</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:59:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on issues that arise from working with angel investors. A discussion pertaining to how you can use other funding sources is included in this article.]]></description>
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<title>Angel Investor Alternatives (Part 5)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:53:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This series of articles continues to focus on angel investment alternatives. There are also discussions relating to how to properly develop a business plan for capital sources.]]></description>
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<title>Alternatives to Angel Investors (Part 6)</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6595004</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:53:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article is a part of our series relating to alternatives to angel investors. This article also focuses on how to work with angel investors on an ongoing basis.]]></description>
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<title>Angel Investor Alternatives (Part 4)</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6594958</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:36:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses specifically on alternatives to angel investors and how capital can be obtained differently. Additional discussions focus on how to properly present a business plan to an angel investor.]]></description>
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<title>Angel Investor Alternatives (Part 2)</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6594934</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:35:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on alternatives to angel investment. Additional discussions focus on using venture capital firms, banks, and other funding sources for business capital needs.]]></description>
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<title>Angel Investor Alternatives (Part 3)</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6594946</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:35:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on additional alternatives to angel investors. Further discussions within this article focus on business planning and documentation for this type of investment.]]></description>
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<title>Angel Investor Alternatives</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6589427</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:43:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on alternatives to angel investors. An additional focus is the nature of working with venture capital firms.]]></description>
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<title>What Do Investors Want From SME's?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:28:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is wise to consider what the investor wants from the entrepreneur. You have a great idea, service or business, but you need their investment capital to be successful. If you can match what you're offering to the investor's needs, you'll be a winner in the race to get investment dollars for your new business! Investors hate losing money! It hurts them at the bank, and it dents their ego. They didn't get rich by being generous or kind. So they are going to ask lots of searching questions and want even better answers from you. Be prepared! Investors love making money! That's what motivates them to take a risk in a new venture such as your new business. However, wealthy investors get better interest rates than other bank customers. As they have large blocks of capital ($$$millions) the banks will give them a higher rate of return than ordinary customers. This means that if they are to choose to invest in you and your project, then they need to receive a higher rate of interest or return than the bank offers. If there is no premium reward for them, then why should they invest in your project?]]></description>
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<title>How to Raise Finance for a New Business Venture</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:09:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In these unsure times of the recession less and less people unwilling to lend money. This article looks at some of the ways you can raise finance a new business venture.]]></description>
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<title>Biotech Investing - Opportunities For Venture Capitalist-Backed Biotechs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:48:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many big pharmaceutical companies are losing patents on some of their blockbuster drugs in the very near future. But all is not lost: there are many tiny capitalized biopharmaceutical firms with cutting edge drugs in early stage development, starving for capital, which could be ideal targets for bigger companies and venture capitalists alike.]]></description>
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<title>Pharma Licensing Fills Pipelines With Innovative Deal Structure</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:44:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pharmaceutical companies are looking for new and innovative ways to release cures to common diseases onto the market. The fact that it can be extremely expensive to perform the necessary research to get a drug onto the market has led to creative brainstorming on behalf of individuals in the pharmaceutical market.]]></description>
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<title>Diversified Biotech: Pharmaceutical Companies Fill Gaps in Pipelines</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6526632</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:15:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pharmaceutical companies, having placed their focus on the discovery of effective drugs, the development of such, and creation of technology to advance pharmaceutical production, face a dilemma. It is a difficult process, fraught with challenges, where results are unpredictable, the testing and trial period takes a great length of time, and there are daunting costs, all which are then transferred to the American public.]]></description>
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<title>Approaching Wealthy People As Potential Investors for Your Real Estate Business</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:54:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Approaching wealthy people as potential investors for your real estate business takes some thought and planning. You don't want to come off as a "pushy salesman" or someone that only care about people because they have money. You also don't want to break any regulations or securities laws.]]></description>
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<title>Biotech Venture Capital: Finding the Right Investor for Your Startup</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:59:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The ability to solve problems relating to disease and illnesses has progressed at an unprecedented pace in the last decade. Researching a vast array of illnesses and then starting the difficult process of creating cures for these illnesses is an expensive venture, necessitating the involvement of venture capitalists, who can help further their cause of trying to rid the world of several deadly diseases.]]></description>
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<title>Biotechnology Industry Organization: Pharmaceutical Mergers and Acquisition Activity Continues</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:51:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The biotech research industry, including biotechnology industry organization and biotech business development, is exploding with opportunities for advancement in medical and other fields as well as lucrative profits. As a result, pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions are increasing with investment in biotechnology industry organization and biotech business development research. Venture capitalists are jumping on the bandwagon as well, as a turning point is near concerning the resources available through biotechnology.]]></description>
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<title>Biotech Companies in California: Fertile Ground</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:44:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A Biotech company's products or services use biotechnology methods for their creation, fabrication or transfer. It is considered to be the next big thing after the Silicon Valley's revolution.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Investors for Your Small Business Start Up</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:49:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People are more careful than ever with their financial investments these days. Because of the economic hardships in recent years, people are being thriftier and spending a lot less. Even business investors are exercising double the caution before putting money into any new business venture.]]></description>
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<title>What Is the Best Start-Up Biotech Business Model?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:26:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Biotechnology is a field of study of applied biology that engages the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in technology, medicine, engineering, and other fields necessitating biological products. The following are biotech companies and/or biotech consulting firms that have been participating on pharmaceuticals research and medicine products.]]></description>
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<title>Discovering The Best Biotech Business Model</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:30:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that the biotech field offers some of the best investment opportunities around for pharmaceutical companies and venture capitalists. That is why smart investors are always keeping their eyes open for investment opportunities in the biotech field.]]></description>
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<title>Biotech: New Challenges Facing the Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:26:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone is familiar with pharmaceutical drugs; however, they may not realize what challenges biotech companies face to put them on the market. There has always been a challenge of finding venture capitalists and companies, who are willing to take on the risk of promoting the drugs, but the problem has become worse today.]]></description>
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<title>Angels With Checkbooks</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:24:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are trying to raise investment funds for your start-up or early-stage business, one of the best opportunities you could hope to have is an in-person meeting with angel investors or venture capitalists. Do it right, and you both could be winners.]]></description>
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<title>Growth Through Acquisition - Targeted Search Through a Business Broker</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6463338</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6463338</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:34:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Business Brokers are a great resource to utilize when pursuing a growth through acquisition strategy or targeted business search. The involvement of an experienced business broker will significantly increase the likelihood of a successful transaction especially when the businesses are in competitive markets.]]></description>
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<title>Starting Your Own Business? Venture Capital Questions - To VC or Not VC?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6443823</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6443823</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:30:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Of course nothing to do with Shakespeare, but an old question nevertheless. If you are starting up a new business, or expanding your current one, should you partner with an investor/VC? If you do what should you expect? The choice depends on your ambition and the success depends on your partner of choice...]]></description>
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<title>Big Agendas in Innovation and Invention Are Ahead For the Us, He Said</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6448151</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:59:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The other day, I was speaking with a long-time engineer and inventor about all the newest technologies which will make our civilization and society better; that is to say more efficient, cleaner, greener, faster, and safer. Makes sense right - sure it does and he and his partners in various projects were looking forward to finding the capital then needed to bring several rather remarkable new innovations to market in the coming years, and then he said something very interesting to me: "We have a big agenda the next 5-10 years." Indeed, this put a big smile on...]]></description>
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<title>Financing Your Business Without Debt</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for business financing? Read this article to learn one way to finance your company without using conventional debt or business loans.]]></description>
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<title>Before Asking Others to Invest in Your Project Prepare to Answer the Question That Always Comes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6427827</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:12:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is not necessary to be living in penury when asking for an investment. It is important that you can demonstrate that you have fully committed yourself to the project in question. You must be able to demonstrate that "You have invested in you", to the best of your financial ability. Sweat equity is important. Do not take shortcuts. Due diligence must be thorough. How will you Market the project? Only when you can convince others that you are worth their investment will funding sources begin to open to your project.]]></description>
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<title>The Exponentiality Of Life And What This Means For You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6397356</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6397356</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:23:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all know that the world is changing rapidly. What we might not consider is how fast the pace of change is going to accelerate.One of the best theories to predict our future has been clearly explained by one of the world most famous futurist, Ray Kurzweil. It is very simple and we already know it. Everything in life is exponential.]]></description>
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<title>4 Ways Joint Ventures Power Up Your Marketing Campaigns</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6421501</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6421501</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:57:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a way to amp up your marketing efforts, a joint venture may be just what you are looking for. These strategic alliances provide an additional boost from another company that brings its own wealth of resources, talent and customer lists to the table.]]></description>
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<title>Business Financing For Companies That Can't Get a Business Loan</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6416242</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6416242</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:59:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Own a small business but can't get financing? Read this article to learn about one alternative that can help you finance your small or medium sized company.]]></description>
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<title>How A Cash Business Is Viewed By Venture Capital Lenders: Under The Table Economy</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6311186</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6311186</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:26:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a venture capitalist, two entrepreneurs in the hospitality business separately approached us for funding. These were substantial businesses, the first a $10 million venture with more than a dozen pizza shops and a white tablecloth restaurant. The other was an owner of multiple diners with more than $5 million in annual sales. ]]></description>
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<title>Problems Faced When Looking For Investors For Your Business Idea</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6395682</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6395682</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:36:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding a good investor to back your business idea can be a great help, specially if you still control most of your business, but it's also considerably more difficult than finding a small business bank loan and other types of finance. Investors have very clear ideas about what they expect of their investment, and you will need to be able to prove that your business idea has a high likelihood of being very profitable. If you are getting ready to raise money for your business, the following are some of the most frequent problems you may face.]]></description>
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<title>5 Keys to Raising Capital for Your New Business Idea</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6395617</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6395617</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:32:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learning how to raise capital for your business idea is often difficult for many otherwise very capable would be entrepreneurs. Raising finance, be it from a bank, a venture capital firm or a business angel, has a lot to do with being able to sell your business idea, and less about how good that idea actually is. The best business idea can get nowhere if you cannot convince your prospective investors of its potential as an investment and your ability as a business owner of making it a success.]]></description>
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<title>Meeting the Challenge of Finding Angel Investors</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6387435</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6387435</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:48:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are interested in attracting angel investors or other types of funders like venture capitalists or equity partners, it's crucial to have a well defined strategy for justifying the project and its profitability. Convincing angel investors a new business or project is worth the risk of investment requires a well thought out vision statement that is supported by in-depth documentation proving the vision is achievable. The key is to build the project request using realistic information and data.]]></description>
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<title>Angel Investors Are a Big Boon for Start Ups</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6347459</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6347459</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:49:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Providing capital in need is what Angel Investors strive for in these tough times. It is not easy to get the seed money for a start up in these difficult times and that is exactly why people turn to really good fundraisers for kicking off their new ventures.]]></description>
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<title>Before You Pitch Me Your New Start-Up Plan Remove All Those Adjective Embellishments</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6345974</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6345974</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:47:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In retirement, I do quite a bit of small business and startup consulting, and recently, I was reading yet another business plan from a locally built startup company, and I was preparing them to go meet with the venture capitalists. Well, that is until I read their business plan. You see, too much fluff in a business and marketing plan will not get you your first round of funding.]]></description>
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<title>How Startup Technology Commercialization Works - Part One</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6172834</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6172834</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:49:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The startup research done by leaders in the field like Brown, Kozmetsky, Smilor and David Birch show that large companies don't innovate well they need products not raw technologies. It is the small and medium size firms that can take a raw technology and turn it into a product; but they lack sufficient resources to proceed. Consequently, over 75% of the licensable technologies sit on the University shelves.]]></description>
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<title>How to Start a Business With Little to No Money</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6321416</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6321416</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:24:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's economy, many people don't have a lot of excess capital. It used to be if you wanted to start a business and promote your business, it would take a lot of money for direct mail ads, yellow page ads, newspaper ads, & TV campaigns. That's no longer the case today. You no longer need a big financial investment to create your dream life. Here are 7 things you can do to start or grow a business, and they are all free.]]></description>
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<title>Tell Me About Your Marketing Plans I Said</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6304287</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6304287</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 08:31:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The other day, I did some role-playing with a local business entrepreneur, an individual which I had been providing consulting work for, as they were soon to go to Silicon Valley where they had a meeting with a venture capitalist. They had a smooth new technology, and something that is really state-of-the-art and worthy. Indeed, the technology was wonderful, but I was still trying to figure out how they were going to make money with it, once they produced and upgraded prototype model ready for sale.]]></description>
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<title>How To Submit A Business Plan To A Venture Capital Investor</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6163359</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6163359</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 08:50:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Advice for owners of growing businesses who are considering borrowing money for the purposes of expansion: First, don't underestimate the value of having a well written business plan for what you want to do. Make sure that you have someone spell check the plan.]]></description>
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<title>The Dilemma for Managers' Investments in Venture Capital</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6241116</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6241116</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 15:44:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many factors influence the decision power of managers. These factors can be internal or external. There are vast numbers of variables influenced by these factors.]]></description>
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<title>What Angel Investors Look For in a Prospective Investment</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6263258</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6263258</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 15:43:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Business Angel investors have their own set of rules. They might look like Venture Capitalists but at the of the day, they have different motives and that means they are looking for different kinds of investment. Find out what they want...]]></description>
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<title>Venture Capital Playground Concepts Considered</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6262974</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6262974</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 09:08:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is a venture capital playground you ask? Well, it is a place where startup entrepreneurs, who are just getting-going can all hang out. And as soon as all that brainpower starts congregating in one place discussing innovations, and perhaps working on projects you can bet that the angel investors, venture capitalists, and others will also come calling.]]></description>
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<title>Strengthen Your Company, Own Your Industry, and Propel Your Future</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6255431</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6255431</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 08:00:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the years I've pooh-poohed the concept of the 80/20 rule. Perhaps, as an entrepreneur I never really like rules and regulations anyway. Any time someone told me there was a rule, I tried to figure out why the rule was irrelevant, irrational, or simply wrong.]]></description>
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<title>Financing a Property Preservation Company</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6245805</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6245805</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 14:18:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The property preservation industry has been growing a fast rate, thanks to banks that are full of foreclosed home inventory. Read this article to learn one way to finance a property preservation company.]]></description>
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<title>How Do You Fund a New Venture in a Mature Market?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6220413</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6220413</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:15:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Following a consolidation of equipment suppliers, the broadband network market has become mature with a few large players. This potentially leads to less diversity and industry creativity because the barriers to entry are now enormous. Starting a new venture in a mature market poses significant challenges. This article offers strategies on how to approach funding a new venture in a mature market.]]></description>
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<title>Prosper - Money Institution?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6167794</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6167794</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:24:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want to know more about the Prosper website and how it works? Read this review to find out if this company is right for you.]]></description>
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<title>Using Your Slow Paying Invoices to Finance Your Company</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6179879</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6179879</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:31:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Slow paying invoices can negatively affect cash flow and impact a company's ability to meet operational expenses. Read this article to learn how to monetize slow paying invoices.]]></description>
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<title>What's My Company Worth?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6047615</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6047615</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:27:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are no hard and fast rules to the valuation of new entities- mostly because there is no clear ability to determine who or how one will succeed in the long term. It is easier (as long as one agrees on metrics) to evaluate a going business, as long as we don't try to discern how much the future will impact the value of the company right now.]]></description>
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<title>Beyond Market Multiples: Increasing the Value of Your Company Before the Sale</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6145068</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6145068</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:33:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Great news! After a long drought of M and A activity, the market for private companies is showing signs of life and recovery. If you own, operate or advise a middle market company, $5 million to $500 million in revenue, what does this mean for you and your clients when thinking about shareholder liquidity or selling the business?]]></description>
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<title>Venture Capital 101 - How To Raise Venture Capital</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6131065</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6131065</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:30:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The idea of joint venturing is now attracting lots of business out there, and it does not matter whether they are big or small. This is because of the benefits that small businesses and even successful and big businesses. But before a big business will consider to joint venture with a smaller business, they inspect the credibility and history of the business in-order for them to ensure themselves that they have ventured with a reliable source. This is the main goal of smaller businesses to attract those companies to joint venture with them.]]></description>
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<title>Venture Capital - The Advantage and Disadvantages of Venture Capital</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6131057</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6131057</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:24:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Joint venture businesses are composed of two or more companies, groups or individual businessmen or businesses. The join each other to create a much better or a new business line, hence the name joint. Today, a lot of businesses have been joint venturing with other businesses and companies for numerous benefits. Although the benefits are obvious, there are still some disadvantages when joint venturing.]]></description>
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<title>3 Ways To Sell A Waning Business In An Unstable Economy And Get A Good Price For It</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6130615</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6130615</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:31:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all know that selling a business can be a very stressful thing to deal with. The worst part is that in our economic times it can be even worse than ever to try and sell a business. That is why I have come up with 3 ways in which you can salvage your business and sell it off so that you can make your money's worth in profit.]]></description>
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<title>VC Funding Pitch Tips For Entrepreneurs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6102630</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6102630</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:01:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[VC funding (or lack thereof) is what has pulled the rug out from under numerous wannabe start-ups with a brilliant concept. To a lucky few who are in the right place at the right time with the right idea, these investments come easy. Some may even get angel investments right off the bat. But many more keep knocking on doors for years without success.]]></description>
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<title>How to Find an Angel Investor</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6056813</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6056813</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:46:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're one of the millions of people who have come up with a money making idea, have a business plan in place, and already have a prototype, then you're probably in need of an angel investor. In the next few paragraphs we will guide you to finding the right one for your company.]]></description>
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<title>Top Private Equity Firms</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5997352</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5997352</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:39:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Blackstone Group is one of the best and largest private equity firms in the world. It has received a number of top awards such as the Global Private Equity House of the Year (Euromoney Awards 2009).]]></description>
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<title>Business Brokers - 3 Important Things To Sell Your Business If You No Longer Want To Run It</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6081976</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6081976</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:16:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The decision to sell your business is never an easy one to make. You have put a lot of time and effort into making your business into what it is today and you are proud of that. However, there comes times in our lives when we need to sell our businesses.]]></description>
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<title>Private Equity For Small Start-Ups</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6035018</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6035018</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:11:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Private equity in its various forms is probably the most preferred form of funding for small start-ups. The basic concept is that an investor pumps in capital in return for a stake in the business. Where a start-up is concerned, this kind of investment often comes in the form of venture capital.]]></description>
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<title>Venture Capital Companies Specializing in Internet Social Network Start-ups - Dialogue</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6074431</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6074431</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:34:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chasing down money is a very time consuming endeavor for a fast moving entrepreneur. Sometimes it's better to forget trying to coax venture capitalists or angle investors into putting up the needed capital. By the time you do, you could have spent that time making money and funding it yourself without having to give up all of your equity.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding The Pleasure Principle In Joint Venture Marketing</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6051997</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6051997</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:38:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The pleasure principle is not a new concept, but it is one that can be used in innovative ways when applying the principle to joint venture marketing campaigns. This psychological approach gets to the very core of human behavior, which makes it particularly effective in advertising. We will explain precisely what the pleasure principle entails and how to use it in your advertising to make the most of your joint venture efforts.]]></description>
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<title>Tips for Contacting Venture Capitalists</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5970092</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:50:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your strategies are sound, your business plan is perfected and now it's time to begin contacting potential investors. If you choose to go the venture capitalist route, you can make the process less frustrating and improve your chances of success by doing some advance planning.]]></description>
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<title>Tips in Securing Venture Capital for Your Business</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:09:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you planning to build your own company, but hesitant to do so due to lack of funding? Do not know where to get funding for your business? If so, then, this article is for you. Read on to gain tips on how to get the needed capital for your business.]]></description>
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<title>Company Image, How Prepared Are You When Starting Your Business?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:59:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What does "company image" mean to you? Does your image encompass everything you stand for and allow people to recognize you? What are some of the aspects that project your company image?]]></description>
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<title>What to Do If Your Business Loan Application Is Rejected</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:39:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having a rejected business loan application can be very difficult for a business owner. Read this article to learn one way of handling the rejection and moving forward.]]></description>
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<title>Financing a Business After a Recession</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:42:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking to finance your company but are having problems accessing capital? Read this article to learn how to finance your business post recession.]]></description>
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