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The Six Biggest Legal Mistakes Startups Make
Six common issues entrepreneurs need to be aware of.

Holding Steady But Changes In Seed And Startup Investments
While angel investors have not significantly decreased their investment activity, they are committing less dollars resulting from lower valuations and a cautious approach to investing. 

Yearend Surge in M&As Sets Stage for Promising 2010
While still sitting on the sidelines of the public markets, companies staged a comeback in the private markets where corporate acquirers snapped up 86 companies for a total $7.3 billion.   

Angel Investors Get Pickier
Because angels have become more selective at every stage of the investing process, entrepreneurs are working harder to obtain financing.        

Should You Start Your Own Small Business?
President Obama is calling on Congress to recycle $30 billion of the remaining TARP funds into a new lending program to help small business owners get loans.        

Three Start-Ups Ask, What Online Ad Slump?
There was a lot of bellyaching last year about an online advertising market meltdown. Most of it was justified.  However, recent news coming from three Internet start-ups shows not everyone dependent on advertising shed tears on their financial statements.        

A ‘Systemic Shift’ in Small Business Lending
As banks cut back on lending directly to small businesses, CDFIs are expanding their role and tapping recently formed bank holding companies for capital.        

Angel Groups See Membership Gains As Investors Flock Together
Like most investors, angels have personally taken a hit in the financial downturn. But some angel groups say that membership is thriving as high-net-worth individuals seek safety in numbers and access to quality deal flow.        

What’s Ahead In The Next Decade?
We asked four of the market’s best minds to preview the next 10 years.        

4 Lessons From The Recession
A look back at what the financial crisis has taught us.        

Free $$$ For Entrepreneurs
These 6 businesses landed grants to launch and expand. Here’s how.