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Insights: Why UBER Matters, A LOT

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For today''s Insights and Opinions article, where we regularly share the thoughts and observations of Southern California''s high tech movers and shakers, we have an article from Ivan Nikkhoo of Siemer & Associates. Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." - Milton Friedman.

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Two Local Tech, Investment Executives Named In College Fraud Investigation

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Two people associated with Southern California's high tech investment and startup industry have been named as part of the far reaching investigation into a college admissions scandal , which named Hollywood actresses, CEOs, coaches at USC, UCLA, and UCSD, as well as many others. According to a complaint filed by the U.S.

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8 Signals That It’s Time for Change In Your Business

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Or you notice that your line of high quality tools is being undercut by cheap knockoffs manufactured in other countries. You are still providing conventional digital wristwatches while Apple and others are delivering high-tech new versions that sync with your smartphone. The advent of new breakthrough technologies.

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Looking to reach Southern California's high tech executives and. socalTECH.com offers up continuous coverage of Southern California's growing high. tech economy, with interview with the movers and shakers in the industry, coverage of. Venture capital for innovators. California's technology industry possible.

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Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. Yarnell Design (www.masonyarnell.com/tech). www.pitchtheangels.com) Join Tech Coast Angels members and other start up investors at the 5th Annual Los Angeles Fast Pitch Competition. Technology. Don't miss it!

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8 Change Triggers Every Entrepreneur Must Spot Early

Startup Professionals Musings

Or you notice that your line of high quality tools is being undercut by cheap knockoffs manufactured in other countries. You are still providing conventional digital wristwatches while Apple and others are delivering high-tech new versions that sync with your smartphone. The advent of new breakthrough technologies.

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Boosting the US Economy | Invest in Research & Development for Tax Credit

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A SEIS investment in startups gets you 50 percent deduction on your income tax as well as freedom from capital gains tax if you hold on to your investment for 3 years before selling it. To ensure sustainability of the business, an entrepreneur must have access to capital, one of the essential factors of production.