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How To Avoid Investment Scams In The Startup World

Startup Professionals Musings

After you have heard a few startup success stories, like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, you may be tempted to invest some money yourself, maybe by pooling your funds with other investors who claim to have a great track record. My advice is to leave the investing in startups to the professionals (or friends and fools). By commission?

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Don’t Be Fooled by Investment Scams For Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

After you have heard a few startup success stories, like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, you may be tempted to invest some money yourself, maybe by pooling your funds with other investors who claim to have a great track record. My advice is to leave the investing in startups to the professionals (or friends and fools). By commission?

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How to Protect Yourself From Bernie Madoff

Startup Professionals Musings

It doesn’t matter which side of the investment table you are on, you need to stay alert, or these guys will kill your dream. Every reputable investment firms has to file regular reports with the SEC. Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction. By commission?