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Brazil is using the law to push innovation, but here’s how it can do more

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With immediate access to homegrown apps on their new smartphones, people can find services that are directly relevant to their needs (like local food delivery and Wi-Fi access finders). Since public and private sectors are working together to bring more people to the mobile Internet, there is tremendous opportunity for growth in Brazil.

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19 Funding Resources for New and Existing Businesses

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Applicants can receive up to $4,000 and must use the money for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, or expanding facilities. See Also Bplans Small Business Loan Finder. This site also functions like a social network, where you can interact with investors and build relationships through a secure channel.

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Business Startup Tools: A Curated List of Our Favorite Tools and Resources to Build Your Company

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NameMesh : Part domain name suggestion tool and part domain name finder, NameMesh searches endless variants of your domain to find one that works for you. You can also compare your forecasted marketing and advertising budget against the competition. Pablo : If you need an easy way to create images for social media, check out Pablo.

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How HTML5 Is Aiding in Cross-Platform Development

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Is the House Crowdfunding Bill Being Killed in the Senate?

Scott Edward Walker

House of Representatives voted 407-17 to pass the “Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act,” a crowdfunding bill which permits startups to offer and sell securities via crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter or social networking sites like Facebook. How Does the House Bill Address These Issues?

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