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Innovate Israel Conference Brings 28 Israeli startups to London

VC Cafe

There will also be a free networking reception at Campus on Monday, June 25th. Brandsforce is a plug & play social media marketing platform that generates conversations, engagements and measurable actions on social networks. UK Startups can receive an *almost free* ticket by registering on this page.

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

crowdSPRING Blog

Recently the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules to govern the upcoming changes in equity crowdfunding for startups and small businesses. The calculation is that many consumers would happily pay the tax in exchange for the convenience. Crowdfunding for startup companies Great news, everyone!

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Dissecting a $50 Billion Pie

Up and Running

And the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has some serious restrictions on selling this stock. If you followed the detail presented in the The Social Network movie, Eduardo Saverin has five percent ownership, so he’s okay. Until then, the holders live with a lot of legal restrictions. And those twins?

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Should Equity-Based Crowd Funding Be Legal?

Growthink Blog

Broadening the Base Currently, equity-based crowd funding falls under strict Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing angel investing. And they could reach out to potential investors through venues like social networks that cost basically nothing and provide a global reach. million U.S.

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Special: The 56 Israeli Companies Exhibiting in Mobile World Congress 2011

VC Cafe

4G/LTE and WiMax networks and provide full cell awareness. Spacecom is offering a wide range of Pan African satellite services, including: Cellular backhaul, Rural telephony, Broadband VSAT networks, e-government, e-learning, e- health, Direct To Home (DTH) Multi-channel platforms, DSNG, Video Distribution & Contribution.

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How to hire a programmer to make your ideas happen

sivers.org

Many good freelancers are very busy right now and can be found through networking with friends or linked in. Security is hard to get right. If you do, youll be able to get a lower hourly rate in exchange for some equity. Id outsource security and performance testing to an external company. So is database design.