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The Audacious Plan to Make Electricity as Easy as WiFi

Both Sides of the Table

Meredith Perry came up with the idea for uBeam while still in college at University of Pennsylvania and like many great inventors won her school’s business plan competition. Through many meetings discussing strategy, approach, recruiting, financing, etc. Were they ambitious? Did they have the right skills?

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Dean Vagnozzi on Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Advice for Newcomers

The Startup Magazine

Vagnozzi saw an ad in the newspaper for a builder who had gutted and rehabbed three row homes in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, a blue collar, middle-class neighborhood, and bought them. Investment advisors will ask you all about your finances, so be sure to also ask them about their own finances.

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Entrepreneurs And Small Businesses Thrive With These 5 Tech Tools

YoungUpstarts

Prior to his current position as CEO and Founder of Fundbox, he served as a Vice President at Battery Ventures where he led many projects and investments in the areas of finance, machine learning, SMBs and SaaS. Eyal earned his MBA from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Three Startup Financing Myths You Should Avoid

YoungUpstarts

If you are building a startup, you’ll find no shortage of people who are willing to give you advice, particularly when it comes to raising financing. For some entrepreneurs, raising financing can seem like a full time job, particularly in these trying times. Unfortunately, much of this advice is wrong. Well not, wrong exactly.

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Starting a Farm Business in Pennsylvania

The Startup Magazine

Starting a farm business in Pennsylvania can be an exciting and rewarding venture. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced farmer looking to start a new venture, Pennsylvania provides ample opportunities in various agricultural sectors. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is a valuable resource for aspiring farmers.

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Incorporate Your Startup at the Right Time

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How to Start a Successful Dental Practice

Up and Running

Dr. Len Tau, owner of the Pennsylvania Center for Dental Excellence, and Dr. Frank DiCicco, owner of Manhattan-based Central Park South Dentistry, were willing to share some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way. A business plan describes your business, sets goals, defines your customer base, and addresses finances.