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Credit Key Gets $33.85M

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based Credit Key , a startup which helps e-commerce merchants offer up instant point-of-sale financing to customers, has raised $33.85M in its Series A funding. The startup--led by startup veteran John Tomich--integrates with e-commerce payment systems, appearing as a payment option at checkout. READ MORE>>.

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Scientist.com Raises $24M for “Pharma Markets” that Outsource R&D

Xconomy

The company, which operates a network of online markets for outsourcing biomedical research services and supplies, has raised $24 million in a new round of venture funding. Founding CEO Kevin Lustig said Scientist.com will use the additional cash to expand its operations.

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6 Cost-Cutting Recommendations For New Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

It wasn’t so many years ago that starting a new e-commerce business on the Internet was a complex custom development project, usually costing a million dollars or more. You can now skip the mandatory office space rental, with secretary and bookkeeping staff, or outsourcing. Social media facilitates marketing and sales.

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7 Government Small Business Grants to Apply For in May 2024

Tech.Co

Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) 🔎 Want to browse the web privately? Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) For: Small businesses run by minorities Funding limit: Up to $350,000 for the first 10 months Deadline: Rolling The U.S.

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How OneStop Internet Is Powering Ecommerce For Brands

socalTECH

If you''re a brand or retailer, needing to get online, there are a lot of things to deal with to run your e-commerce business smoothly--everything from your e-commerce site itself, to taking photos of your products, packing and shipping, to digital marketing. John Tomich: OneStop Internet is an e-commerce services company.

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5 Sources Of Ideas That Turn Into The Next Big Thing

Startup Professionals Musings

Other countries can provide e-commerce with different business models, outsource manufacturing at low cost, and a huge market for new products. When globalization or technology shrinks distances (Internet), painful missing needs become evident, and opportunities abound. The impact of global instability.

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White-label it: Make it ‘YOU’ inside.

Berkonomics

But, more often, this is just the virtualization of what we used to call outsourcing. Yep: revenues of over $100 million per year with a market cap around $800 million. You’re used to outsourcing payroll, bookkeeping, and logistics. Really, that’s a business? Can someone do it better than you, and at lower cost?

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