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Protect Your Business Plan Like It’s Your Baby—Here’s How

Up and Running

We all want the best for our babies—and our business plans! Nearly all businesses, whether they are small or large, are comprised of intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets, which can serve as the foundation for commercial success. Examples of IP and trade secrets include but are not limited to: Business plans.

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How to Raise Money in 2012

Growthink Blog

And what I hear is entrepreneurs saying that it's so hard to raise money. That's because when times are good, there are more entrepreneurs seeking funding. When times are bad, funding sources are a little tighter with their money, but fewer entrepreneurs are contacting them. So, how should you go about raising money in 2012?

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The leap from employee to entrepreneur – Small Business Spotlight

Up and Running

But sometimes circumstances align and a budding entrepreneur just knows that the time is right to make the leap. For these LivePlan users, the big break came in March when they finished in the top 5 of the 2012 Miller Coors Urban Entrepreneurs Series, a national business plan competition that has awarded over $1.7

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Gust Blog - Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them

Gust

Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them & entrepreneurs that run them. June 19th, 2012. The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business. Money to build the business is the number one challenge for most startups. June 17th, 2012. June 13th, 2012. June 10th, 2012. Subscribe by email.

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How to Use Frugal Innovation to Grow Your Startup

ReadWriteStart

As the global economic situation deteriorates amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine and soaring energy costs, many aspiring entrepreneurs might be tempted to give up and wait for better days. Entrepreneurs — frugal innovation can be a powerful tool for growth. Hence it is critical to have a solid business plan before you start.

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Will Your Startup Get Venture Capital or IPO in 2013?

Startup Professionals Musings

Based on the final report for 2012 from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), it may appear that IPOs are back as a viable startup exit strategy. For the full year 2012, venture-backed initial public offerings raised $21.5 Identify the right people in the right venture firms.

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Business Immigration With CanadaCIS: How To Start A Successful Business In Canada

YoungUpstarts

In addition to Canada’s stable economy, other perks include its proximity to the United States and its similar business ethics and culture with the U.S, which makes running your business in Canada smooth with less cultural challenges to deal with. Entrepreneur Visa. Business Visitor Visa. Business Planning.

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