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LA Startups Gather At Twiistup

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Los Angeles area startups and would-be entrepreneurs were gathered Thursday as a part of the annual Twiistup technology conference, being held at the Skirball Center. Despite some disagreement over the role of Los Angeles in the technology world, there was a sense of optimism among attendees of the area's role in the startup ecosystem.

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7 Ways To Promote Your Services Business By Blogging

Startup Professionals Musings

The challenge, as with all new technologies, is to make it work effectively, and avoid wasted effort and expensive mistakes. Every business wants their web site to appear on the first page of search engine results from a relevant search (Search Engine Optimization). Add content regularly.

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7 Incentives For Testing Your Startup Marketing Early

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs talk to customers and competitors talk to each other about the new trends and technologies they see. The time to build investor relationships is before you need the investment. Optimize your web history and presence. Being open is the new business culture around the world. Meet investors before asking for money.

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7 Reasons To Avoid Stealth Mode For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs talk to customers and competitors talk to each other about the new trends and technologies they see. The time to build investor relationships is before you need the investment. Optimize your web history and presence. Being open is the new business culture around the world. Meet investors before asking for money.

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7 Recommendations For Building Your Brand With A Blog

Startup Professionals Musings

The challenge, as with all new technologies, is to make it work effectively, and avoid wasted effort and expensive mistakes. Every business wants their web site to appear on the first page of search engine results from a relevant search (Search Engine Optimization). Add content regularly.

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7 Keys To Utilizing A Blog To Drive Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

The challenge, as with all new technologies, is to make it work effectively, and avoid wasted effort and expensive mistakes. Every business wants their web site to appear on the first page of search engine results from a relevant search (Search Engine Optimization). Add content regularly.

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Stealth Mode Entrepreneurs Only Increase the Risk

Startup Professionals Musings

Openness is part of the business culture of entrepreneurs and technology centers around the world. These days, new technologies and social trends are fanned from an ember into a flame by the media and word-of-mouth. A startup that has been incorporated for two years or more without shipping is already seen as a bad investment.