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Articles
Pricing
Strategies: A Delicate Balance
 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. Learn how
in the first of a three-part series by Dan Mitchell, Executive
Director of ACE-Net.
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more...
Insider
Knowledge
By Brian James, Founder Simpatico Strategic Resources
 Don't
leave money on the table when investors coming calling. You need
to make sure that investors get the clearest picture of your
company. Brian James's Inside Knowledge offers sage advice in
putting your company's best foot forward.
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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.
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more...
Profile
 Edwin
Goodman, a partner in Milestone Venture Partners, is one VC that
believes that early-stage companies present attractive investment
opportunities.
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more..
Entrepreneur
File
The
Entrepreneur File focuses on companies seeking funding. This
feature is not an endorsement of the company. Investors should
perform due diligence before investing.
 Company:
Cell Block Technologies, Inc.; Osterville, MA;
Communications; Seeking $2.5 million - $5 million
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about Cellblock...
 Company:
encryptX Corp.; Computer Software; Colorado; Seeking:
$1,000,000 to $2,500,000
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about encryptX...
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Technology
Trends
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, the exciting science, is discovering new
ways to build machines and devices from the molecular level to
revolutionize the way we live and do business. Read how in this
intriguing piece on the meaning of nanotechnology.
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more...
News
CT
Tech Council Hosts Tech Tradeshow
 The
Connecticut Technology Council introduces its first technology
trade show that will include over 50 high-tech companies that will
exhibit their products and services.
The Tech trade show will take place at Sonalysts, Inc.
headquarters in Waterford, Conn. From 3-8 p.m. April 11.
The showcase will feature leading edge technologies, tours of
Sonalysts, problem-solving consultants for business, government
and the military and networking opportunities.
Sponsorships are available in the Pavilion - $5,000 and the
Reception - $2,500. Exhibitors can take a 10X10 space for $1,000.
For more information, contact the Connecticut Technology Council,
860-289-0878, ext. 20, email sbmulcahey@ct.org. or visit
www.ct.org
Crossroads
Fair May 14-15
 The
Connecticut Venture Group will sponsor its 9th annual Crossroads
Fair, the Northeast's Premier Venue for Capital and technology
networking.
The Fair takes place May 14-15 at the Omni Hotel in New Haven,
Connecticut and features 65 of the hottest growth companies from
early stage to pre-IPO stages of financing. Last year Crossroads
attracted over 700 attendees.
Investigate the website www.crossroads-cvg.org
for more information.
Angel
Venture Fair
The
Angel Venture Fair will be held at The Union League of
Philadelphia, 140 South Broad St. April 23rd, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m,
followed by a cocktail reception from 5 to7 p.m.
Joe Henderson is again the Executive Director of the Angel Venture
Fair. This event, now in its fourth year, was founded by and is
hosted by the Pennsylvania Private Investor Group.
For ticket prices and information, direct all inquiries to Joe
Henderson, Executive Director, 2002 Angel Venture Fair President,
Success Start, Inc. SuccessStart@cs.com (610) 225-2437
Times
Have Changed
Sometimes,
predicting the future is better left to fortunetellers with
crystal balls. Here's a few examples of wise men who tried to peer
into the future but came up a bit short on their predictions - Quotations
provided by Timely Quotes:
"I think there is a world market for maybe five
computers." --Thomas Watson, Chairman of IBM, 1943
"Everything that can be invented has been invented."
--Charles H. Duell, Commissioner, U.S. Office of Patents, 1899.
Book
Review
The
Phoenix Effect:
9 Revitalizing Strategies No Business Can Do Without
By Carter Pate and Harlan Platt
 Every
business can use a dash of revitalizing - whether a struggling one
or a healthy business. Discover the nine revitalizing strategies
that can make companies hum.
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