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	<title>The Entrepreneur’s Advisor® &#187; Raising Capital Best Practices</title>
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		<title>Innovative Technology Venture Fund Raising Opportunity</title>
		<link>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2011/07/innovative-technology-venture-fund-raising-opportunity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart W Smith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Ultimate Entrepreneur's Checklist]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is your Technology venture looking to raise capital? In our post Establishing a Web Presence to Raise New Technology Venture Funding a new method of using the internet was discussed that can help raise capital as well as establish a necessary web presence. The Entrepreneur&#8217;s Advisor® fund raising plan has significant advantages over traditional and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Establishing a Web Presence to Raise New Technology Venture Funding</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart W Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raising funding for your new venture is a long, full time process with many obstacles. For new and disruptive technology ventures the opportunity to establish a web presence to accelerate the fund raising process is being ignored. Using Internet marketing to establishing a web presence early in the planning stages is a must in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Red Flags For Inventors, Innovators and Entrepreneurs</title>
		<link>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2010/02/red-flags-for-inventors-innovators-and-entrepreneurs/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2010/02/red-flags-for-inventors-innovators-and-entrepreneurs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart W Smith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pre-Start Up Questions]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Stuff you should know]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know it is time to run away if...]]></description>
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		<title>Matching Entrepreneurs, Innovators with Facility Management</title>
		<link>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2010/01/matching-entrepreneurs-innovators-with-facility-management/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2010/01/matching-entrepreneurs-innovators-with-facility-management/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart W Smith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[From the Desk of The Entrepreneur's Advisor]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/?p=963</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently wrote an article that for Mintek that has a strong tie in for entrepreneurs, micro-enterprises and innovators. The article discusses 5 alternative ways to save energy for facilities and buildings. All of the energy saving alternatives not only apply to small business but the 4th suggestion also presents an opportunity to entrepreneurs and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Avoiding Predators of Entrepreneurs. (Keeping your Money)</title>
		<link>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/12/avoiding-predators-of-entrepreneurs-keeping-your-money/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/12/avoiding-predators-of-entrepreneurs-keeping-your-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart W Smith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Getting Your Head on Straight]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Thinking Through Your Idea]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Far too often, life coaches, entrepreneur advisors and consultants who have never experienced the hardships of starting and running a business sell their services. “Experts” claiming 1-3 successful ventures, a book, or social media expertisesell their services. Unfortunately, most have never experienced the hunger necessary to coach and develop an entrepreneur. The internet has seen an explosion of people claiming to be experts. Find out here what to look for to avoid losing your money.]]></description>
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		<title>Part IV of Finding Funding for Your Venture</title>
		<link>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/10/part-iv-of-finding-funding-for-your-venture/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/10/part-iv-of-finding-funding-for-your-venture/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:47:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart W Smith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Finding Funding for New Ventures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Venture International Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What happens after you have met with potential investors and they seem to like your plan? You are probably pretty excited, but now is not the time to lose your cool. In fact the hardest part is still to come. ]]></description>
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		<title>Part III of Finding Funding for Your Venture</title>
		<link>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/09/finding-funding-for-your-venture-part-iii/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/09/finding-funding-for-your-venture-part-iii/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart W Smith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Raising Capital Best Practices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bringing Inventions and Innovations to Fruition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your business plan is ready. You have identified how much funding you will need and what it will be used for. Where do you find investors, how do you meet them? The next step is properly identifying who in your network to approach. ]]></description>
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		<title>Part II of Finding Funding for Your Venture</title>
		<link>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/09/part-ii-of-finding-funding-for-your-venture/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/09/part-ii-of-finding-funding-for-your-venture/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart W Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that you have the proper starting points and frame of mind to pursue funding for your venture (Part I), how do you complete your business plan with potential investors in mind? The following is a listing of Do’s and Don’ts when completing your business plan. ]]></description>
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		<title>Finding Funding for Your Venture</title>
		<link>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/09/finding-funding-for-your-venture/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/09/finding-funding-for-your-venture/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:09:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart W Smith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Intellectual Property]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyday thousands of Entrepreneurs ask themselves and others how to raise capital for their business venture. This is the first in a 4 part blog designed to educate the novice and advise those currently struggling with finding funding. ]]></description>
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		<title>Licensing of Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs Seeking to Raise Capital</title>
		<link>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/06/licensing-of-intellectual-property-for-entrepreneurs-seeking-to-raise-capital/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.theentrepreneursadvisor.com/2009/06/licensing-of-intellectual-property-for-entrepreneurs-seeking-to-raise-capital/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart W Smith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Intellectual Property]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to obtain capital which may include but are not limited to....But for discussion purposes let us say you are at the stage where your intellectual property (technology, idea, invention, creation or process etc.), has been Patented, Copyrighted, Trademarked or you have chosen for it to remain a Trade Secret.
Having intellectual property (IP) may open other doors for you when raising funding for your venture. ]]></description>
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