Gust

MARCH 23, 2014

These days, your online Internet reputation is your reputation. These sites are often highly ranked in search engine results because they are heavily linked. The Internet has been a powerful and disruptive technology. Image via Flickr by krossbow. Professional directories. The good news is that you can use it to advantage.

Reputation 178

Reputation Affiliate Technical Review Social Network 178

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

As a native of Silicon Valley , I’ve witnessed the creative destruction of wave after wave of innovation as nearby corporate campuses repopulated themselves : From defense contractors to data centers , computer mainframe manufacturers to Internet search engines. Intellectual Property. Free Speech.

Silicon Valley 187

Silicon Valley San Francisco Intellectual Property Accredited Investor 187

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AUGUST 22, 2012

Internet connectivity is still sparse but mobile phones are everywhere, with major players and familiar brands aggressively pursuing new markets. Perhaps most importantly, IT and Internet business are simply a breed of their own. Silicon Arabia has engineers in Russia as well as Egypt.)

Technical Review 172

Technical Review Egypt Morocco Russia 172

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AUGUST 27, 2014

These are typically Internet-enabled, or consumer products, or medical devices. To find one or more local angel groups near you, use the industry’s official investment group search engine at [link] stors. Some are wide open, investing in everything from real estate to films.

Angel Investor 133

Angel Investor Accredited Investor Angel Groups Syndicate 133

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JUNE 10, 2012

Even for low-tech startups, the scope of information available on the Internet, and its global reach, has had a similar financial impact on the many other challenges facing every startup founder. Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM), like cohort analysis , yourself. Sales and marketing costs.

Cost 139

Cost Burn Rate SEM Startup 139

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

You may have great credentials as a public servant in your home town, but that won’t get you money to build a social network on the Internet, or start a software company. You can learn a lot about a new technology from Wikipedia and scouring the Internet, but probably not enough to qualify you as CEO of a new company in that area.

Startup 147

Startup Bootstrapping Social Network Internet 147

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JULY 29, 2012

E-commerce on the Internet is a good example of this. Exchanging equity for services is worth negotiating with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people. Low-budget also means avoiding businesses that are capital intensive, or even a franchise, which often requires a big up-front investment.

Bandwidth 155

Bandwidth Bootstrapping Equity Startup 155