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This site was created exclusively for people running a startup company, their directors and advisors, as approved by the existing members. The purpose of the network is to connect with your peers -- to get assistance and to offer assistance when you can. The challenges of starting and running a startup company are formidable. We can help each other succeed, while shielding ourselves from the noise and unwanted solicitations that are common among "open" social networks. Please, no shameless… Continue

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Washington’s Innovation Summit 2010 at Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA

April 9, 2010 all day
The Summit will bring together the region’s leading companies and thought leaders -- such as CEO, scientist and astronaut Dr. Bonnie Dunbar -- for a full day devoted to accelerating creativity and innovation. Breakout tracks for 2010 are aerospace, defense and energy.Washington’s Innovation Summit has been held annually since 2005. Each year some 400 CEOs, entrepreneurs, civic and thought leaders, and researchers from across Washington state gather at the Summit to update each other on the…See More
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First Look Forum - applications open until February 22nd! at Arctic Hotel

April 13, 2010 from 2pm to 5pm
The call for applications to NWEN’s First Look Forum is open!Are you building a fast growth business? Do you want expert advice and coaching from VCs, angel investors and other entrepreneurs? Designed for very early stage companies, First Look Forum gives entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to get advice from and exposure to the best in the business.First Look Forum will happen on April 13th at the Arctic Hotel in downtown Seattle. The earlier you apply, the more valuable coaching you’ll get.…See More
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Villette, please post info about First Look Forum in the Event Calendar.
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Mike ODonnell

Top 10 Sites for Startups

Top 10 U.S. Websites for Startups:

(Based on quality and objectivity of information and assistance.)



Please add your favorite sites if they are not on the list!



1. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network… Continue

Posted by Mike ODonnell on September 16, 2009 at 8:24pm

Kate Cunningham

Criteria for Success

Each August, the new incoming class of Entrepreneurs in Training (EITs) begin their training at Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST).



The third group of EITs, the class of 2011, started at MEST this month. Their goal: learn how to start a software company that sells to international markets.



As I looked at these eager new EITs, I realized they were all very excited about the awesome opportunity that lay in front of them. They each had the ability to… Continue

Posted by Kate Cunningham on September 2, 2009 at 1:11pm — 1 Comment

Mike ODonnell

Free Legal Agreements, Forms and Fill-in-the-Blank Templates

After 12 years of making sample legal agreements, forms and other templates available for a nominal fee, I have decided to make them available for free on StartupBusiness.com. My hope is that others will contribute to the library and we can build a large repository of really useful (if not mission-critical) templates for startup companies. As you all know, a lot of time and cash is burned up by startups reinventing the wheel.… Continue

Posted by Mike ODonnell on August 25, 2009 at 12:56pm

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bobby moses

Loans and investment funds available for lending $$$

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Mike ODonnell

Keiretsu Angel Forum

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