Mon.May 02, 2016

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Chatmeter Debuts New SEO Service

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San Diego-based Chatmeter , a provider of local search marketing, reputation management, and SEO services, says it has launched a new service this morning, to help companies manage customer reviews. The company said the new service, Review Builder, will reach out to customers on the behalf of businesses, helping them to manage their reputation and help improve their online presence and reputation.

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7 Shortcuts That Can Kill A Startup Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Starting a new business is not an informal process, and should never be treated like a hobby between friends. Unfortunately, as a startup advisor and angel investor, I’ve seen too many ventures with great potential get destroyed or set back by legal and other shortcuts that should never have been allowed to happen. The path to true success does not allow for shortcuts.

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Qualcomm Adds Machine Learning SDK To Snapdragon

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San Diego-based Qualcomm says that it is adding machine leaning features -- part of the core of developing artificial intelligence software -- to its Snapdraon processors, through a new SDK. According to Qualcomm, it has rolled out a deep learning software development kit (SDK), which will run on its Snapdragon 820 processors, which will allow its users to developing deep learning devices.

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The Master Checklist of EVERYTHING You Need to Start a Business

Jason Nazar

I’ve spent almost 20 years starting businesses and helping hundreds of clients, colleges & friends start theirs. I created this resource to have the single most comprehensive guide anywhere on all the different items involved in starting a business. I wish I had this years ago… Mandatory tasks are required under the law in order to operate a valid and compliant business.

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Can You Ask for Office Rent Relief? How to Manage Your Lease During COVID-19

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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Atari's Nolan Bushnell Takes On Mobile Games

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Nolan Bushnell , the Los Angeles-based serial entrepreneur who founded Atari, Chuck E. Cheese, uWink, and a number of other companies, has set his sights on the mobile gaming business, and has launched a new mobile game company. The new company--formed in partnership with Dutch game publishing firm Spil--which launch at least three new mobile gaming titles.

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Three LA Organizations Score Funding From Google For CS Education

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Three, local Los Angeles organizations -- DIY Girls , LA Maker Space , and Teens Exploring Technology (TXT), have scored nonprofit funding from Google, as part of the 2016 Google RISE Awards , according to the groups. All three groups help increase access to computer science (CS) for Los Angeles kis and youth. The three are among only 28 organizations, spread across 16 countries, to receive the prestigious award.

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Microsemi Completes $300M Sale Of Board, Packaging Business To Mercury Systems

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Aliso Viejo-based Microsemi Corporation said today taht it has completed its ale of its board level systems and packaging business, to Mercury Systems , in a deal worth $300M in cash. The deal had been announced earlier. Microsemi said the cash from the sale will be used to pay down debt and reduce its debt ratio. READ MORE>>.

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iQor Plans To Hire 150 In Simi

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iQor , a provider of outsourced customer service and support, said Friday that it is planning to hire over 150 people in Simi Valley, as part of a major expansion. According to iQor, it is hoping to staff up its contact center in Simi Valley for a "major media client". iQor--which is based in St. Petersberg, Florida--has over 35,000 employees across 18 countries offering up outsource business services.

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eHarmony Names VP

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Los Angeles-based eHarmony has named a new VP to head up its new job matching service, Elevated Careers , according to the company. eHarmony says it has promoted Dan Erickson to Vice President, ElevatedCareers, after he helped spearhead the development of the new platform for the company. Erickson previously worked at such company's as Tom's of Maine, Concordia Partners, and Brand Partners Group, along with JobsinTheUS.com.

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Pipeliner Rolls Out Upgraded Mobile Apps

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Los Angeles-based customer relationship management software developer Pipeliner CRM has rolled out a new set of upgraded apps for both Android and iOS, according to the company. Pipeliner said that it now provides all of the features of its application on those mobile platforms. Pipeliner's software is used by sales people and sales teams to track their sales process and manage opportunities.

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Napkin Finance Powers Financial Literacy Program For White House

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Los Angeles-based Napkin Finance , which provides quick, informative snippets of information on financial literacy topics, has partnered with the White House to help promote financial literacy among students and young adults. The company--which develops concise, informative infographics on different financial topics--is helping to bolster the President Obama and the First Lady'ss Reach Higher, Better Make Room and National College Signing Day initiatives, which it aimed at helping teens and adul

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