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More Cash for Entrepreneurs, Crowdfunding, and Indiegogo

David Teten

Currently, entrepreneurs are prohibited from doing so under the Securities Act of 1933, which requires companies who wish to sell securities to register and provide extensive information about strategy, future plans, ownership, management, etc. One campaign offered a free morning wake up call to anyone who donates over $25.

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10 Ways to Find out What Your Competitors Are Doing

Up and Running

Securities Exchange Commission or the equivalent in your country. It is also a good idea to have a look at Environmental Protection Agency files, the Patent and Trademark Office, as well as local planning commissions. Define competitor’s social media marketing strengths and weaknesses.

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Small Business and Startups: The Trends for 2014 (Pt II)

crowdSPRING Blog

Outsourcing social media. Many small business owners are devoting a significant chunk of their capacity to social media marketing, albeit sometimes with limited results. Studies have shown over 60% of small business marketers devote as much as 10 hours per week to SM campaigns and tactics.

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Innovate Israel Conference Brings 28 Israeli startups to London

VC Cafe

Brandsforce is a plug & play social media marketing platform that generates conversations, engagements and measurable actions on social networks. Eran Gefen, FanGager CEO, is a world expert in branding and social media, and was chosen by Forbes Magazine as one of the most promising businessmen.