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Willamette Angel Conference Invests More than $450K

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Yesterday’s Willamette Angel Conference (WAC) 2013 event invested more than $465,000 in four Oregon startups, highlighted by more than $250,000 in Portland-based Sonivate , which has developed a fingertip-mounted ultrasound probe that enables imaging while leaving both hands free to do work with simultaneous tactile feedback. .

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28 Gifts for the Entrepreneur in Your Life

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We’re huge fans of the lean startup methodology here at Palo Alto Software, so The Lean Startup is definitely a good place to start, as is The Art of the Start. Pick up some beans from your local roaster (is my Portland showing yet?) For entrepreneurs who want to learn more. A great book (or several) on entrepreneurship. A Hydroflask.

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HOW TO: Build an App for Your Small Business

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If you’re not going through a recruiter — and even if you are — you’ll want to set up something akin to a technical interview, wherein you assess the problem-solving and coding abilities of your candidate. Other sites that let developers solve computer science and algorithmic problems are CodeChef and Project Euler.

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How to Find Great Freelancers on Upwork (Formerly oDesk)

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As I write this, I am currently sitting in my home office, overlooking my sleepy little neighborhood in Southeast Portland. I’m home at 11am on a weekday because I work remotely; I am employed by Palo Alto Software, but as they are located in Eugene, Oregon, and I am currently living in Portland, I am rarely in the office.

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Transcript of Tips for Attracting Local Clients

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This is really my new go-to CRM, ESP, marketing automation, really low cost. They’re pulling in things like critical reviews so if a business is on [00:03:32] or Eater or some of these other — depending on your industry you know maybe it’s something like Superlawyers if you’re a lawyer. David: Sure.

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How to Start a Brewery

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You’re looking for a number of 70 precent or more within five miles of the zip code you desire,” says Ben. “I A used system might be through the door quicker and might save you money up front, but make sure you’ve thoroughly reviewed the system and seller—and remember that when you have problems, you’ll likely be on your own to fix them.

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

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Review your business plan regularly. Committing to regularly reviewing your business plan and financials is a good step toward making more informed, smarter spending decisions, that can have a big impact on a new business’s long term viability. Many brewers avoid that due to perceived qualitative differences,” says Patrick.

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