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“Entrepreneur: A CEO’s Lessons in American Capitalism”
By Charlie Thomas, Executive Officer, NISCO Solutions

Raising venture capital is an art as much as a science. Learn how the successful entrepreneurs do it... Read more

Nanotubes for Drug/Gene Delivery
By Frank Szivos, Editor AIN

Scientists working with University of California-Santa Barbara biologists have developed smart bio-nanotubes for drug or gene delivery applications...Read more

Tracking Inner Workings of Bio Systems
By Frank Szivos, Editor AIN

Today quantum dots shine in the life sciences, where researchers tack them onto molecules in cells and use their fluorescing properties to track their movement...Read more

Smart Beacon Detects Disease at the Cellular Level
By Frank Szivos, Editor AIN

Researchers say they've developed a smart beacon hundreds of times smaller than human cells that lights only when encountering a specific disease...Read more

Thought Provoking Advice to Ponder
By Frank Szivos, Editor Angel Investor News

Weigh these words of wisdom from great minds. They might offer some sound advice for business applications. Most likely, they’re just fun to ponder....Read more

Confessions of a Recovering Entrepreneur
By Hesh Reinfeld

Read how being an entrepreneur can become a way of life, according to Business Columnist Hesh Reinfeld...read more

By Frank Szivos, Editor Angel Investor News

Connecticut is helping to school young entrepreneurs through a business plan competition for state college/graduate students...read more

The 5-Point Plan to Check Out Potential Investors

By Frank Szivos, Editor Angel Investor News

Investors ask the 5 “Right Questions” that might lead to the sweetest deal...read more

When Start-Ups Can’t Sell
?2003 by Tom HolzelPublished with permission from Information Display magazine

The company message might sound good, but doesn’t give customers a compelling reason to buy. Discover how to close that communications gap...read more

Turning Intellectual Property Into Money-Making Ideas
By Frank Szivos, Angel Investor News Editor

Have some great ideas for products or services? Don’t let them sit around collecting dust. Learn how to protect intellectual properties with patents...read more

Most VC firms plan to increase fundraising and investment in 2004
A VentureOne/Ernst & Young Outlook Study

The new year brings good news that VC firms plan to increase fundraising and investment in 2004, according to a VentureOne/Ernst & Young Outlook Study. Get the skinny on why...read more

Technology Transfer: Licensing Intellectual Property from Universities to Industry
By Behfar Bastani; Evelyn Mintarno; Dennis Fernandez

The process of transferring discoveries and inventions from research to the commercial sector is a complex process. Discover the right way from technology transfer experts...read more

Business Process Outsourcing Firms Attract VC Funding
By Todd T. Pietri, Founding Partner, Milestone Venture Partners

The best niche Business Process Outsourcing companies can improve the workflow for clients and save them money. Discover why BPOs are catching investors' eyes...read more

Ten Questions You Should Not Be Asking Your Applicants
By Kenneth Gage, Day Berry & Howard LLP

You're building a business and want to hire good people. In your hiring search for the best and brightest, here's 10 questions you should not ask applicants....read more

Thinking Like an Angel

Get the scoop of what angels are looking for when they size up a business plan. Here's some insider tips written by a prominent angel on how to attract investors ......read more

The Top 10 Most Common Intellectual Property Rights Mistakes During Venture Capital Due Diligence
By Dennis Fernandez

Learn the dos and don'ts of handling the most common intellectual property rights mistakes from an expert, Attorney Dennis Fernandez....read more

What Not to Say in a Business Plan
By Barry J. Moltz

In a business plan, what you don't say is often as important as what you do say. Barry Moltz, an angel investor and author, offers tips about how to keep your business plan simple and effective and draw investors......read more

A Time for Angels to Flex Their Wings
By Joel Cardis, Esquire

Unstable economic times can be a breeding ground for angel investors. Joel Cardis, an attorney working with startups and author, argues if you were thinking of becoming a private investor now is the time to take the plunge......read more

Taking an inventory-of your people
By Don Lupfer

For startups to be competitive with the big guys, take an inventory of employees skills to determine what you have and what you need. Don Lupfer, a management consultant, breaks down how to plan and train employees for success......read more

Building a Nanotechnology Intellectual Portfolio
By Dennis S. Fernandez & Behfar Bastani, Fernandez & Associates, LLP

The rise of nanotechnology (the manufacturing of materials and devices at the atomic level) has created challenging issues of intellectual rights. Read how to build a nanotechnology intellectual portfolio......read more

Corporate Governance
By Joel Cardis, Esquire

Pulling in the reigns on executives might insure corporate governance but impede the growth of start ups. Executives must be responsible, yet have the freedom to lead their companies.....read more

2003 Outlook For Venture Capital Is Brighter
By Dee Power and Brian Hill

A recent survey of VCs shows they're optimistic about 2003 as they look to make more deals with entrepreneurs. Learn about the particulars from Dee Hill and Brian Hall, authors of two best selling investment books....read more

Fingerprint Scanning: A Biometric Revolution
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Move aside, username and password.

At a time when security is critical for computer access, fingerprint scanning chips are making their mark, limiting hacking and theft of data. Find out about the new biometric revolution of fingerprint scanning....read more

Finding Capital During Economic Tough Times
By Dee Power

Looking for capital in these tough times takes know how.
Here are 10 tips that might help you find where the gold is buried.

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The Interview

How to Survive an Expert Grilling by a Banker or Prospective Investor 

By Mike Roer, Executive Director, The Connecticut Venture Group

You have reached the interview stage with an investor. The interview could make or break the potential deal.  Be prepared for the questions an investor might ask......read more

“Government Help” for Entrepreneurs and Investors — An Oxymoron?

By Robert F. Steeves and Sarah Kim

The FDA offers incentives, tax credits and grants for the development of orphan drugs (drugs developed for rare diseases) which have launched new companies and can be potential gold mines for entrepreneurs and investors.....read more

Top Ten Ways to Protect Your Trade Secrets

By Day, Berry & Howard LLP (www.dbh.com)

You’ve worked hard to build your company. The last thing you want is for trade secrets to leak out to competitors or the public. Consider the Top 10 Ways to protect your trade secrets recommended by Day, Berry & Howard LLP....read more

Nanotechnology: Revolutionizing Manufacturing at the Atomic Level

Today’s manufacturing methods are crude compared to the promise of nanotechnology that may revolutionize how we make things and launch untold number of  new investment opportunities....read more

Check Out Your Investors
By Dan Mitchell, ACE-Net Executive Director

Due Diligence is a must for investors, but entrepreneurs should conduct their own due diligence. Dan Mitchell, Executive Director of ACE-Net, tells entrepreneurs what to look for in investors.
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Strategic Licensing in the New Economy
By Dennis Fernandez with Sarah Stahnke, Rebecca Sheehan and Mary Chow

In today's economy, having a strategic patent portfolio is more critical than ever for companies. Learn how to make intellectual property pay off by weighing the pros and cons of business acquistion, litigation and strategic licensing.....read more

Advertising & PR: What's the Difference?
By Jim Schakenbach, SCT Group Inc

Knowing the difference between advertising and public relations can save companies money and increase exposure. Jim Schakenbach, a communications expert, explains how to combine the strengths of both to reach your target audience.....read more

The plant that cleans poisoned ground: An arsenic-sucking shrub offers hope for the world's most contaminated areas.
The Ottawa Citizen
Tom Spears

Biotechnology developments present investment opportunities for investors. Catch up on what's new in the biotechnology field....read more

Top 10 Tips to Prepare Corporate Minutes

Keeping accurate and thorough corporate minutes are critical. Here's 10 tips how to get the record straight provided by Day Berry & Howard LLP...read more

How To Structure Relationships Between A Corporation and A Start-Up
Part 1 - The Start-Up's Point Of View

By Roger Sobkowiak, Adapted with permission from the Human Resources Planning Journal

More global corporations are forming marriages with start ups through investments, acquisitions, carve-outs and spin-offs. It's critical to know how to structure the relationship to maintain harmony and profitability. Roger Sobkowiak, a leading expert on organizational dynamics, spells out how...read more

The 12 Secrets of Negotiating the Best Valuation for Your Company
By Jeff Parness

Early stage investors are betting on the jockey, not the horse. To increase valuation for your start-up company, get the ideal management team into place as quickly as possible. Jeff Parness, an expert in business valuation, shares his insights into valuating a company in the second of a four-part series....read more

What is Tissue Engineering?
By Kris Armoogum

Tissue engineering will have a significant impact on medicine and science. Learn how tissue engineering can change the face of medicine by developing new products to help people....read more

12 Secrets of Negotiating the Best Valuation for Your Company
By Jeff Parness

When it comes to valuing your company, forget the math and the spreadsheets, valuation depends more on the art of negotiation with investors. Jeff Parness, an expert in business valuation, shares his insights into valuating a company in the first of a four-part series...read more

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Protects Patent Holders

A recent High Court ruling is expected to help protect patent holders who refine some aspect of the patent application before it is granted. The effect should have broad implications in patent prosecution, litigation and licensing....read more

Nanotechnology Alliance Provides Funding for Nano Start-Ups

Nanotechnology is coming of age. A new Nanobusiness Alliance, the first of its kind, is supporting the development of nano and small tech industries. Read more about funding opportunities for this burgeoning industry....read more

Getting Good Advice Counts for Start Ups
By Dan Mitchell, Executive Director of ACE-Net

Good Advice is always valuable. But know how to choose the best advisors to grow your company. Dan Mitchell, ACE-Net Executive Director, tells you how in his follow-up article to the importance of advisors in developing start ups...read more

Get the Most Bang From Your Web Site

By Daniel Bazac, Web Marketer for Web Design in New York

Your Web site can make a strong first impression. Learn how to put your best cyber foot forward for your company with a Web site that has flash and substance...read more

CRM: Staging a Comeback
By Frank Szivos, Editor Angel Investor News

Customer Relationship Management systems fell on hard times but more focused and less ambitious ones are providing better results for clients and becoming more appealing to investors. Bob Dorf, a leading CRM strategist, explains how...read more

What Is Mems?

Written by the MEMS Center

MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) technology is creating miniature sensors and controllers, pumps and valves that will create limitless investment opportunities. Discover more about the technology of the future that is nearly the technology of the present...read more

Start-up Business Dilemma 101: How to Value a Company With No Revenue

By Dr. Carey Curtis

How do you value a startup before you've earned your first dime? Dan Mitchell, Executive Director of ACE-Net, offers guidelines for entrepreneurs on how to value a startup in the second installment of a three-part series...read more

ACE-Net Names Collegiate and Start-Up Winners in the $50,000 Business Plan Competition

By Frank Szivos, Editor Angel Investor News

ACE-Net hosted a Business Plan Competition awarding a total of $50,000 to collegiate companies and increased the exposure for funding for another in-state start up...read more

Nanotechnology: Catch the Wave That Will Revolutionize High-Tech Business

By Frank Szivos, Editor Angel Investor News

Nanotechnology, the emerging science that creates microscopic super machines and materials, is on the verge of creating a business revolution. Learn how startups can ride the coming nanotechnology wave...read more

Pricing Strategies: A Delicate Balance – Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

By Dan Mitchell, Executive Director of ACE-Net

Entrepreneurs need to price their products/services as high as the market will bear, while keeping costs as low as possible without compromising quality. Arriving at that delicate balance is the trick .....read more

Insider Knowledge

By Brian James, Founder Simpatico Strategic Resources

Don't leave money on the table when investors come calling. You need to
make sure that investors get the clearest picture of your company. Brian
James's Insider Knowledge offers sage advice in putting your company's best
foot forward....read more

Angel Power – An Angel Survey

By Dee Power and Brian E. Hill

How do Angel investors think? What are they looking for in startups? For answers to these questions and the complete lowdown on the preferences and tendencies right from the mouths of Angels, check out Dee Power and Brian E. Hill’s revealing Angel Survey....read more

What is Nanotechnology?

Imagine new materials of superior strength will allow scientists to create artificial organs, microscopic machines and a new class of ultra-small, super-powerful computers. This isn't science fiction but fact. Nanotechnology,  is discovering new ways to build machines and devices from the molecular level to revolutionize the way we live and do business. ....read more

A Treasure Hunt Among the Dot.com Ruins

By Manny B. Madriaga, Patent Attorney

Despite the crash of many Dot.coms, investors might find treasure in their patents, trade secrets, copyrights, domain names, trademarks, and databases. Patent Attorney Manny B. Madriaga explains where to search....read more

Tapping the Wisdom of Advisory Committees

By Dan Mitchell, Executive Director of ACE-Net

Starting a business is a daunting challenge but you don’t have to go it alone. Learn how to form an advisory committee to give you collective insights into all aspects you’ll face as a startup....read more

Angel Investing & the Early-Stage Enterprise

Lawrence H. Gennari, Esq.

Gadsby Hannah LLP

In a challenging funding period, entrepreneurs need to return to a back-to-basics approach to develop a business model that fits the needs of angels and other investors. Attorney Lawrence H. Gennari tells entrepreneurs how to build a financiable business.

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Voice Recognition

By Jim Baumann

Soon you will talk to your computer or give commands to machines that will carry out your orders simply by the sound of your voice. Learn how voice recognition works and how it is changing how we conduct business.. ...read more

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