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Websites: Reloaded

SoCal Tech Calendar

Thursday, March 17, 2011 -- OCTANe Building Blocks - Websites: Reloaded. Popping up first or second when a user is searching for a specific service (or product) can net more business than a word-of-mouth recommendation or expensive marketing campaign. A successful website can make or break a small business.

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Financing a Start-Up

Tech Coast Venture Network

In order to qualify, you have to have high net worth, a strong credit score and significant skin in the game. Groups like Tech Coast Angels and Octane hold pitch sessions to hear entrepreneurs sell their businesses. My advice, boot-strap, pre-sell, keep costs low, and don’t do it if you can avoid it! Traditional Bank Loans.

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