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Local Market Launch Scores $1.5M

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Coryat founded ValueClick and took it public in 2000; before ValueClick, he had founded online directory firm AAA Internet Promotions, and search engine optimization company Web-Ignite. local market launch localmarketlaunch venture capital valueclick coryat business listings search' READ MORE>>.

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5 Entrepreneur Exasperations To Moderate Your Passion

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You never have the time and resources for International expansion, acquisitions, venture capital investors, or going public. You have tried all the popular initiatives and quick-fix remedies, including social media, search engine optimization, and content marketing.

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Citysearch Invests In OrangeSoda, Launches Online Local Advertising Service

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OrangeSoda is a provider of online search marketing services and search engine optimization. Tags: citysearch venture capital orangesoda investment online local marketing advertising. According to Citysearch, it made an investment in OrangeSoda to build the new service. READ MORE>>.

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LA Startups Gather At Twiistup

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Among the most popular speakers in the morning lineup, according to a random poll of attendees in the hallways, was Rand Fishkin, of Seattle search engine optimization firm SEOMoz. Startups pitching their firms this afternoon are Addroid, Badgeville, Chromatik, Foodme, Nevolution, Sonic Angel, Wanelo, Sharethrough and Wildcard.

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The 5 Most Common Frustrations Of An Entrepreneur

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You never have the time and resources for International expansion, acquisitions, venture capital investors, or going public. You have tried all the popular initiatives and quick-fix remedies, including social media, search engine optimization, and content marketing.

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The Planned Iteration Startup Launch Minimizes Risk

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Let’s face reality, the angel or VC funding process now takes 4-6 months of almost dedicated effort and time, and usually fails because you don’t yet have a product or customer. Costs are low these days to set up a credible website, do some search engine optimization, start blogging, and start mining the social networks for interest.

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Every Startup Should Assume Pivots Will Be Required

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Let’s face reality, the angel or VC funding process now takes 4-6 months of almost dedicated effort and time, and usually fails because you don’t yet have a product or customer. Costs are low these days to set up a credible website, do some search engine optimization, start blogging, and start mining the social networks for interest.

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