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Global Nuclear Medicine Radioisotopes Market - Segmented by type of Radioisotopes, Application and Geography - Growth, Trend and Geography (2018 - 2023)
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|全球核醫學放射性同位素市場 - 分析與預測(2017年∼2022年) Global Nuclear Medicine Radioisotopes Market - Segmented by type of Radioisotopes, Application and Geography - Growth, Trend and Geography (2018 - 2023)
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The global nuclear medicine radioisotopes market has been estimated to reach USD 13.9 billion in 2017.The market is expected to register a CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period 2018 to 2023. North America accounted for the largest market share, for approximately 40% of the global market share in 2017, while Asia-Pacific region was estimated to register the fastest CAGR through the forecast period, 2018-2023.
Rising SPECT and PET Applications
The field of nuclear medicine is dominated by the applications related to positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT). Growing interest of PET technology in cardiac and neurological disorders is expected to fuel the market growth. More than 60% of SPECT procedures are performed in cardiology and in addition, orthopedics, oncology and infection imaging are emerging as areas that can benefit from the same. Applications are further increased through the inclusion of advancements in computed tomography (CT), making nuclear medicine as a rising choice for disease diagnosis. In addition, factors such as rising incidences of cardiac and cancer cases along-with rising awareness of public for the same, drives the nuclear medicine market.
High Capital Investments is involved
One of the major hindrance for the nuclear medicine radioisotopes market is the high capital investments required for the generation of radionuclide. Cyclotron initial investment is very high which followed by renovation and installation and further annual operating costs are involved. With high investment, the cost of imaging and treatment overall becomes a factor of high expenditure especially in developing markets. These factors including unclear regulatory guidelines and varied reimbursement policies and short half-life of radiopharmaceuticals restricts the growth of this market.
North America to Dominate this Market
The global nuclear medicine radioisotopes market is segmented by types of radioisotopes, by applications in different indications and geography. Geographically, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa and South America.
North America dominated the nuclear medicine radioisotopes market with approximately 40% of the global market share in 2017. The factors such as well-established healthcare facilities and the rise in geriatric population, with rising awareness among people for nuclear medicine treatments and diagnosis contribute to the growth of this market in the region. Moreover, Asia-Pacific region was estimated to register the fastest CAGR through the forecast period, 2018-2023.
Key Developments in the Market
December 2017: Caris Life Sciences identified a new mechanism for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) using a single-stranded DNA aptamer, C10.36, specifically binding to heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein U (hnRNP U).
October 2017: Siemens Healthcare introduced biograph vision PET/CT system, a software platform at the 30th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), to provide a new level of precision in PET/CT imaging.
Major Players: MEDTRONIC plc, GE HEALTHCARE, LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING inc, HOLOGIC inc, CARDINAL HEALTH inc, BAYER HEALTHCARE ag, BRACCO IMAGING spa, NTP RADIOISOTOPES SOC ltd, POSITRON CORPORATION and SIEMENS HEALTHCARE
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7 Market Segmentation
8 Competitive Landscape
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So I start off today with a different subject involving our summer transfer pursuit, im juts going to explain what I would see as our ideal summer during this tough transfer window, some may agree some may disagree, but I would like to hear what everyone thinks and what they would class as a good summer transfer window for Arsenal.
I'm going to start off by going through all the Ins and Outs involving our beloved club Arsenal. First of all starting with all the various Outs, rumours or non-rumours, players already shipped out and who will be or should be in my view.
The Fabregas saga has gone on for too long in my view now, as Arsenal we should put down our foot and issue Fabregas an ultimatum, which some may disagree on this, we ask him finally what he proposes and what he wishes and we do the same, for example we tell him there is no way we are willing to stoop down for a fee of under £40million which in my opinion is still cheap and i feel we should be pushing for somewhere in the region of £50million plus. We should ask him if he understands this clearly and whether he is going to be fully committed to Arsenal if and when Barca do not pay the fee we want! If he finds this suitable to himself we should then make him force a public announcement stating his desire because as far as the fans are concerned we have o idea what he's been thinking during the past seasons and all this saga with Barca, if he doesn't agree we should then strip him of captaincy because in my opinion no player who is not committed to the club should have the privilege to wear the captains armband and lead our club every time we step onto that pitch. Maybe stripping the captaincy from him will relieve him of a bit of pressure for the time being and placing it to a player who we can all tell would be by far more suitable in the likes of Vermaelen, and before everyone starts about RVP I believe no striker should be captain of a football team regardless who they are, you can lead your team from up top. If we were to sort this out with Cesc and the cunts across the sea by the name of Cuntelona then thats the first step in the right direction.
Another player constantly in the media is Samir Nasri, a player whois entering the last 12 months of his contract enabling him to leave on a free to whoever tickles his fancy at the end of the season. Firstly im appalled that Arsenal have once again allowed one of our pivotal players to enter the last year of their contract and even more disgusting is we are willing to keep it that way and face the risk of losing him to a rival for free! Am I the only one that doesn't understand the logic in allowing a player with the talent Nasri possesses to see out his contract and totally ignore the possibility of snatching £20million+ for him if sold this summer? nonetheless we should offer him that one last contract, as ive heard in the region of £110,000-a-week if he still doesn't sign then ship him. Nasri was by far one of the most loved players last season at home and away games if we were to let him continue playing at Arsenal having not signed a contract that will quickly change. At the moment the ideal situation which I see for Arsenal and which would keep myself happy is if we kept both Nasri and Fabregas but continued to strengthen and show ambition in the transfer market which Nasri "stated" he wants to "see".
Next up the situation involving our defence in particular our Left back and Centre back areas. Having seen Wenger put his trust in the services of Gibbs to fulfil his left back problems, which i disagree is the right option, it leaves me thinking that selling Clichy wasn't such a great idea only to replace him with an injury prone non-natural left back. In my eyes Gibbs isn't a left back at all, throughout his reserve time he was a Centre Midfielder and a Left Winger. He's still very young and his positioning is as poor as Clichy's was. Although Wenger did go on to say he has Vermaelen to cover as a left back this then leaves us short of a strong CB pairing, ideally i wouldn't want us to go into the new season without a purchase of a top-notch Centre back with added height and the ability to defend set-pieces which we all know is Arsenal's weakness. Gary Cahill as mentioned yesterday is a perfect choice, which then leaves us with G.Cahill, Kos, Squid(Oh No) and Djourou if Vermaelen was to be deployed as a left back. Wenger has also stated that Squid is our 4th choice CB and we all know he isn't goo enough to be that, also knowing with Arsenal that our 4th choice centre backs always have an important role throughout the season, i feel we would need to bring in another CB, my choice would be Samba. leaving us against the likes of Stoke and so on the teams that always expose us when defending set pieces with a back line of Sagna – Samba – Cahill – Vermaelen. I do though think Kos will be an excellent defending in the coming years he just needs more time to improve and maybe learn off Vermaelen and Cahill if they were to be the pairing CB's against other teams. Having said that the need to buy two CB's we would then need to ship out one, that one being in my opinion Squid, a very odd buy in the first place at the age of 30+ I feel he isn't quite cut out for the Premiership and therefor I feel he needs to leave.
Having already seen Denilson depart (Hooray!!) i still feel there is a bit more deadwood that needs shifting, as I look back on the games last season I still feel that we don't have any natural wingers as do the likes of Manure the champions which now have Nani, Valencia, Young and the possibility of Park, this being a short area for Arsenal as we too often deploy a striker as a winger in the effect of playing lone striker RVP up top. Buying a player like Mata would be a great addition and even enforce some real competition in the team for first team spots which our team needs! Sometimes I feel the lack of work-rate or the will to turn up to games during the season against the "weaker" teams is due to players knowing that they will be in the Starting 11 and the ones that come into replace know that's only their job to give the main 11 a rest, it shouldn't work like this at all. We want our players to fight for positions against whoever opponent we come against.
In summary I feel that getting all my points sorted out and so on and showing some real intent in this transfer window which is the most important for Wenger in all his time at Arsenal will not only uplift the team but also the fans, which we all need having suffered watching our team fail for 6 years in a row now. We can't afford it to be 7 years and neither can Wenger, lets all just hope Wenger realises this.
Dont be shy to comment your own opinions on what you think should be done or not be done and the view of what i think.
Thats all for now, enjoy reading, hopefully I didn't bore you all.
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Which java compiler do u use?
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The other daywhen i was compiling some code in java,I had a doubt regarding the java packages installed on my ubuntu desktop i have both the Sun java and the GNU libgcj versions installed on my system. The problem here is, how to easily tell which java compiler to use, the sun version or other?On googling ive found the "alternatives system".I thk itz really a great feature of Debian.
Now let us get into the topic.Check whether which version ur using…
# java -version
java version "1.6.0"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0-b105)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.6.0-b105, mixed mode, sharing)
Now letus inspect the java binary
# which java
# ls -l /usr/bin/java
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 22 2007-11-25 16:57 /usr/bin/java -> /etc/alternatives/java
so we can see that java command is being executed from the /usr/bin path,and it links to /etc/alternatives/java,where all the alternatives are configured.
# ls -l /etc/alternatives/java
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 36 2008-01-08 15:51 /etc/alternatives/java -> /usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun/jre/bin/java
so we find another link,referring to /usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun/jre/bin/java and it is linked to real executable.This way the alternatives system works..its very confusing to have all these links pointing to other links and so on.The alternatives system will link the executable in the default path to the relevant file in /etc/alternatives and this will link to the executable.So it becomes really easy to just update the link in alternatives directory and ink it to the executable we want to use. A nice tool for managing these links is "update-alternatives".
# /usr/sbin/update-alternatives –display java
java – status is auto.
link currently points to /usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun/jre/bin/java
/usr/bin/gij-wrapper-4.1 – priority 41
slave java.1.gz: /usr/share/man/man1/gij-wrapper-4.1.1.gz
/usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun/jre/bin/java – priority 63
slave java.1.gz: /usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun/jre/man/man1/java.1.gz
Current `best' version is /usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun/jre/bin/java.
I think u can understand evrything easily now..acc to the priority the best version is decided,as in this case is Sun java….and as the java – status is auto..the best version is your default compiler…now if u want to change it to other for any personal reasons
#sudo /usr/sbin/update-alternatives –config java
There are 2 alternatives which provide `java' Selection Alternative
1 /usr/bin/gij-wrapper-4.1
*+ 2 /usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun/jre/bin/java
Press enter to keep the default[*], or type selection number: choose the version u like to use….i choose GNU version.now let us see where the link points to:
# /usr/sbin/update-alternatives –display java
java – status is manual.
link now points to /usr/bin/gij-wrapper-4.1
So uve Sucessfully changed it to GNU version as in my case.Verify it by java -version
PS 1:plz note that there are two hyphens b4 config and display
1 Response to "Which java compiler do u use?"
kranny i am getting an error saying
update-alternatives: unknown argument `–display'


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After much procrastination, I finally buy a Christmas tree, a stand and some lights. But then there are not enough lights, so the nine-year-old investigator and I go out to buy more at Target. Except Target is out of them, so after an emergency stop at Duke's for tacos, we go to Rite-Aid to see if they have any lights. Bonanza! Not only do they have them, a 100 light string is only $1.50. So we buy three, and a box of candy canes (and receive another free) and we head to Safeway for more caramel making materials.
As we back out of the parking space, she asks me, "What if someone didn't believe in Santa Claus and they go out to get a job, and after they get it they find out it is a job as Santa Claus in a store?" I reply, "Well, I guess it depends on how badly they need the job. I mean, normally you wouldn't want to do a job that conflicts with your values, but people do all sorts of things to survive. I mean, you wouldn't probably want to take a job as a stripper, but if your children were hungry, you might do something like that even if you don't really believe in it."
STOP ACTION!! "What is a stripper?" she asks innocently. (Oh damn. She doesn't know about that.) "Well, it is a person who takes off their clothes for money. You have never heard of that, huh?" "No…(she is thinking of what to ask.)" I scramble to change the subject. "Well, let's see, what do we need to buy at Safeway? I think we need some corn syrup, and maybe…" "Wait! I have a lot of questions about this…" "Yeah, I imagine you do. Could I answer them when you're about 14?" "No. Who pays them? Is it the person who owns the club? How much money do they make?" "Honey, don't even go there. You don't get to be one. Please forget I even mentioned it. Don't tell your mom…" She laughs…"Well, Grandma, I don't think you could get a job as a stripper. I mean, who would pay an old lady to take off her clothes?!"
Thankfully, at this point the conversation veered off to what constitutes an "old lady." Until another question about strippers occurred to her.
I am in so much trouble!


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Aug 5, 2013
Before he was one of the biggest names in Hollywood and an Oscar-winning actor and Oscar-nominated filmmaker, George Clooney played the sleazy, floppy-haired sidekick in Return of the Killer Tomatoes, a silly movie we decided to watch. Also discussed are trips back to Colorado, overachieving writing projects, latter-day cartoons, irritating surveys, and, as usual, a smattering of new trailers. Kyle and Lincoln are at their silliest this week, so be warned.


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Training and Development Manager
Science 37 is accelerating the research and development of breakthrough biomedical treatments by bringing clinical trials to patients' homes. Backed by venture investors such as Glynn Capital, Google Ventures, Redmile Group, dRx Capital and Lux Capital, we are revolutionizing the clinical trial industry one patient at a time. To help us achieve our goal, we are seeking a razor-sharp Training Lead eager to make an impact within a mission-driven organization.
The Training Lead is responsible for developing training content and delivering product, process, and system training to both new and tenured Science 37 squad members and external parties, e.g., mobile nurses, investigators, study participants, and study sponsors. The Training Lead will produce instructional materials and lead both in-person and remote classroom sessions on a variety of topics, e.g., clinical research study conduct, federal regulations governing research, study protocols and study execution, and use of Network Oriented Research Assistant (NORA®), our proprietary software. In addition, they will develop a strategy to evaluate effectiveness of training materials and activities. The ideal candidate stays current on learning and development research and possesses strong public speaking and facilitation skills.
- Learning and teaching how Science 37 conducts clinical research studies
- Achieving and maintaining expert level knowledge of the NORA® user interface from different user types (e.g., clinical research coordinator vs. study participant)
- Working with subject matter experts and instructional designers to develop training materials, including presentations, job aides, tutorials, resources, etc.
- Working with the Clinical Data Management Team to develop NORA® instructional resources
- Working with Clinical Operations Project Managers and Clinical Research Coordinators to design and deliver study-specific training to study teams
- Working with Medical Affairs subject matter experts to create therapeutic area e-learning
- Scheduling training programs and ensuring set up of logistics
- Leading live in-classroom and virtual/remote training sessions
- Creating and administering tests/quizzes/assessments to evaluate learning
- Collecting and analyzing survey data to evaluate learner experience and identify improvements
- Managing and developing project plans and timelines
- Organizing and maintaining a database of training materials
- Working with the Director of Instructional Technology to convert instruction-led presentations to e-learning
- Supporting additional training content development and delivery, as needed
- Performing other duties and responsibilities, as needed
- Bachelor's Degree
- A minimum of 5 years' previous experience leading and/or delivering training programs in the healthcare or life sciences industries
- 5-10 years experience in clinical research preferred
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical data management systems preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Excellent/expert technical aptitude
- Understanding of adult learning principles
- Possession of a high level of patience and flexibility
- Passion for teaching and training others
- Interest in learning clinical research conduct, federal regulations, and various therapeutic areas
- Excellent computer skills, specifically proficiency in MS Office suite and Google applications
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to mentor and demonstrate excellent leadership skills
- Strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to perform under pressure in a calm and professional manner
- Expert ability in creating presentations and training materials
- Ability to practice professionalism and integrity in all actions—demonstrated ability to foster concepts of teamwork, cooperation, self- control, and flexibility to get the work done.
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment
- Ability to successfully work in a decentralized team environment
- Strong situational, responsive decision-making.
- Strict adherence to company philosophy/mission statement goals
- Strong project management skills with ability to oversee multiple projects
- Possession of strong initiative as well as excellent management, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
- Effective communication and influence skills
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Strong problem solving and creative skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
- Ability to communicate in English (both verbal and written)
Science 37 values the well-being of its employees and aims to provide team members with everything they need to succeed. Enjoy daily healthy catered lunches, snacks and beverages, and top-notch equipment such as the latest Macbook Pro, 4k monitors, and adjustable standing desks. Submit your resume to apply!


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When life throws me a particularly bad sucker punch, I think about Big Dan.
My cousin, Big Dan, was a devil of a hustler. He lived by a creed since we were fourteen:
Danny no go carry last.
He never did – in exams, gambling and fights. His cheating skills were legendary and his death-chokeholds, unbreakable.
He never lacked money. He would do odd jobs or make shoes for sale after school, which was kind of funny, since he had no legs. He lost them to polio.
"Wetin I wan use leg do? I beMaradona?" He would quip.
What he lacked in limbs, he made up for in guts and wits. They got him into and out of anything: pockets, skirts, trouble.
"Accept Jesus. He is the way," a student once preached to us where we gambled.
"Wetin we wan take Jesus way do na? No be air we go follow go heaven?" Big Dan had answered him. He promptly left, nonplussed.
One night,while awaiting our university admission letters, a freak fire gutted his shoemaker shop and put him out of work. He got another, the weekend after, as our church night-guard. One Sunday, five months later, we woke up to an empty church. Big Dan had arranged for the cleaning overnight. We never saw him again. He went to America on the proceeds.
I remember the first time we spoke, six months after he disappeared. He had called.
"Na me, Su Dan" I couldn't mistake the voice even if I was dead.
"Su Dan?"
"Na my stage name for here."
"Wow. You be rapper?"
"Rapper for where?"
"No vex o, but you no fit be dancer na!"
"You deycrase.Dey use your brain small. Who tell you say I need leg do gay stripper?"
Big Dan!


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After weighing in on the power of his political heavy weight, New Jersey's Republican Governor says he has lost his desire to run for President this time around.
Some party leaders were pushing Chris Christie to jump into the campaign and shake up the GOP landscape after growing dissatisfied with the apparent front runners, Mitt Romney and Rick Perry.
The Ralph Crandon of politics, who likes to tell it like it is managed to sidetracked a race for now by plugging the plug on a 2012 White House bid in typical blunt fashion Tuesday: "Now is not my time."


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Song of the Day:
Big Yellow Taxi, Counting Crows
Quote of the Day:
"We really have a lot of fun together," Jayant to me, while playing cards.
Workout: Upper body weights (Back, shoulders & biceps), abs & obliques, cardio (30 minutes, bike).
Water intake: 2 Ltrs
I almost didn't make it to the gym this morning – I was pretty sore from packing and moving boxes yesterday, but I made myself go. It was raining out too, which sucked, and then I had to put gas in the car because it was on EMPTY and the rain was falling flat so I was getting wet regardless. By the time I got to the gym I was in a wet mood for sure, but I felt better once I worked out.
How Badly Does My Job Suck?
Cathy called me today, asking how I would feel about working 10 to 7 tomorrow. I paused before responding, trying to register what she was saying. Then I asked her to repeat herself. So she did. Sometimes, Cathy's thought process is a little too quick for her mouth – and things get jumbled. The rest of the phone call went as follows:
Me: "You want me to work from 10 until 7?" (Possible, as we are moving on Friday – I expected Thursday to be an abnormal day).
Cathy: "No. Ten to seven. 6:50 am."
Me: (Long pause, then suspicion) "Will I get to leave early?"
Cathy: "Sure."
Me: "Okay… Um why?"
Cathy: "I need you at the new office for first thing in the morning. I'll fill you in later."
Me: (Further suspicion) "Okay…"
Cathy: "Don't worry, it involves firemen."
End of call.
Apparently, I need to be at our new office tomorrow morning to let in seven (SEVEN) firefighters. Under my direction, they will be moving furniture. That's right. I'm going to spend an hour or so tomorrow supervising firefighters. FIREFIGHTERS.
I hate my job 🙂 :).
Gold Fish
Spent the evening at Renu's – Tay had a meeting and Jai was supposed to be at his night class (but he came home early) so I after I picked Jago up I went to Renu's to hang out. Jayant and I spent most of the evening playing cards – I taught him Go Fish (He thought it was gold fish at first) then I taught him 7 Up and then Snap. 7 Up was right up his alley, we had a tournament which he won, then we played Snap. He liked that a lot, considering how high energy it was. At one point he only had one card left and his hand was in the air, poised and ready, shaking in anticipation. We laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes :).
I have a hard time leaving Renu's lately, Jago is making it difficult for me to just go. Tonight, as I was putting on my boots, he pretty much climbed up my leg, forcing me to pick him up. So I stood there with one boot on and one off :). When I leave, if I stand on the landing to Renu's stairs, he will hurl himself off the top step, knowing that I will catch him. Poor Renu, her hurt seems to stop everytime he does that :). I told Renu that if her sisters ever come to visit they will hate me – because of the attention that Jago gives me :).
On the News…
Massachusetts courts have ruled in favor of same sex marriages… stating that to not do so is unconstitutional. Ontario was acknowledged as having set a good example regarding this issue – today, I am definitely proud to be Canadian.
(Those poor yanks – how must it feel to have your country led by a total monkey-faced ass??? )
Seventh Heaven
01. Have you ever had a surprise party? Well…I through myself a surprise party on my 18th birthday. I invited everyone personally and told them that I didn't know about it. And then, this year, Renu was going to try and have a surprise party for me and I foiled her plans. Oops.
02. What makes someone lame? Umm.. people who litter? I dunno, it's a geek-question ;).
03. What do adults do that you will never do? Pretend to be something they're not.
04. What do children/teens do that you would have never done? Talk back to their elders.
05. Forever young…do you want to be forever young? I am forever young. Tay and I have agreed that I am seven.
06. Do you really want to live forever? Nope.
07. What could make you so happy right now that you would cry and laugh and sing? The lottery? 🙂


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text: Psalm 33:18-22 God's eye is on those who respect him, the ones who are looking for His love. He's ready to come to their rescue in bad times; in lean times He keeps body and soul together. We're depending on God; he's everything we need. What's more, our hearts brim with joy since we've taken for our own His holy name.


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Incredible talk and an incredible woman. Salma Callers talk was very complex but presented in a very understandable, simplistic manner. Her Anthropological research was very interesting in picking out all lines and marks as geographical, mapping, past and history of ancestors and history in different cultures. As she said some cultures present lives on with traditions in their modernity rather than diminishing tradition completely. drawing if line
incredible sense of detail in her annotations of work
I started to draw with black lines of my work
the History of Line, mapping what the marks mean, In my pieces I didn't want to lose the emphasise of stretches/stretching and crackles of the power of breathing/air. as well is lipstick mark- colour crackle lines/print the presence


text: As described by its creator, "the Zentangle experience is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns." More than just art, it allows you to easily access your intuition and develop your creativity while also allowing you to relax, change your perspective, and focus your attention. Zentangle relieves stress, supports healthy group dynamics, inspires new ideas and beautiful creations, and allows you to shift your thoughts without trying. By practicing Zentangle Art you learn how to shift your state of mind toward relaxation, focus and inspiration. Something profound occurs when you put your pen to paper and watch your lines form beautiful patterns. Since you do not need to be concerned with the results, you can enjoy the beauty of each stroke. There are no errors when creating your tangles, only happy, new beginnings. No art experience is required! All materials will be provided.


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|True to Size
Very Comfortable dress No need to adjust it during the event Looks great in every angle
i got tons of compliments. looks very classy and unique. nude heels went very well. the belt is a and neck sash are a little bit more on the magenta side than red as it looks in the pic but it does appear red in pictures i took too. overall i felt very comfortable with it all night.
Dress fits great, can be cinched with the sash. I wore for family Thanksgiving. The top is slightly bigger than I'd desire, prefer a little tighter around the armholes. Wore a strapless bra. The color is actually navy, not black, but I wore black shoes and black jewelry. No complaints, BCBG are always solid dresses. (Excuse my husband's Movember mustache.) I am also two months post-partum so the shape is great for hiding less than perfect lower abdominals.
I had read the reviews that the dress can sometimes come without the sash as seen in the photo but was so eager to try it out anyway as I have had my eye on this dress for awhile. The dress is beautiful, very slimming with the pattern and material but unfortunately the sash makes this dress and it did not arrive. I called RTR and they were very helpful explaining that I could go out and buy a belt and expense it if I liked. It was unfortunately the day before Thanksgiving and I doubted I would find something in time so I returned it and got a full refund.
Beautiful fabric, colors match the picture.
I actually played stylist for my mom and surprised her with this dress for a Local Fashion week. It was the perfect length for her and she looked stunning! She still raves about this dress! I love the pop of pink and the unique print. Another great one RTR
Beautiful dress but I never got to wear it, didn't have the sash in the bag. Arrived in town 2 hours before the party and had to find a back up and ship the dress away the next morning. My next dress arrives in a few days for New Years Eve, hopefully my second experience is better than the first.
I wore this to my high school reunion and loved . Only complaint was that the sash became bunched and had to keep fixing it. Very different and fun!
It is such a flattering cut and fit, even after eating several courses worth of food! the color blocking is gorgeous and the dress flows!
This dress was so beautiful and I got so many compliments on it. I was a little disappointed when I received it because the sash was not with the dress, but I matched it with a wide navy belt and I received so many compliments throughout the night!
Fit was good, a little loss up top for my pear shape. Didn't come with belt which I was aware of from the other reviews but it is definitely necessary. I didn't have a red belt so I used a thick red ribbon I had in the house and it worked perfectly.
I wore last week for my college commencement ceremony. I've ordered two sizes (XS and M), because I was not sure about my size. it fits true to size. However, in both dresses there were no belts included, So beware! Also there were small oily spots on chiffon upfront. I had to stay in graduation gown anyways so it did not bother me, but I could not wear it for my graduation party at the restaurant because of the spots, so I had to change. The dress itself is beautiful, flowy, but make sure you let the RTR know in advance about the missing belt.
This dress was amazing. I didn't get to wear it because the sash was not included in the box, and it really needs a sash or belt and I didn't have time to buy one. However RTR's customer service was amazing, and I will definitely be renting from them again. This dress is so comfortable and flattering, and it is made so that your size doesn't have to be dead on in order for it to look nice. Love it!
This dress was just alright. I rented it for a work dinner and even though I wasn't in love with it, I wore it anyway because I didn't bring a back up and I still received some compliments on it. On my six months pregnant body, I didn't feel the dress was very flattering. Even though I found this dress in the bump friendly section, it was not particularly good at either hiding or highlighting my bump. That being said, the dress definitely runs true to size and it should be noted that the darker color is navy - not black! I probably won't be renting this dress again, but I always love RTR and will continue to be a devoted customer!
This is a really cute dress that was incredibly flattering for my figure, but I didn't end up wearing it. I didn't have any navy or pink shoes, and when I tried it with nude heels, it was just way too much tan color going on. If you have the right shoes, give it a shot!
Perfect fit. Fun to dance in. Did not receive the red belt but the dress looked great without it.
Very figure flattering and comfortable! I wore this to a dinner party for my husband's office. Got compliments from all the women! The length was perfect and appropriate for the event. Even though I'm 6 feet tall It still it at my knees :)
This was missing the belt. The dark color is NAVY-it looks black in the photo
So many people came up to me and complimented me on this dress. It didn't come with the belt pictured though, so I ended up using a black leather belt. But this dress was beautiful and I would think about renting this for a wedding or bridal shower.
I ended up not wearing this dress at all due to the sash not matching and not having time to go buy one that matched. Be cautious, the sash that came with mine obviously was not meant to go with it. It was hot pink and the color on the shoulders is red.
This dress was PERFECT for my family event. I loved it!
it didn't come with the belt! the dress didn't really work without it. i wish i didn't listen to the other reviews and i wish i was more handy to whip up something on my own. i am disappointed i didn't get to actually wear it out :( customer service was awesome (as usual!) and got me a back up dress asap! the dress fit like a glove and runs true to size. it was elegant but modern. if i could figure out a backup plan for the belt, i would absolutely rent this dress again.
It's quite a drapey dress so the fit was easy and hid imperfections quite a bit.
I rented this dress to wear for my birthday dinner. The colors were perfect for fall. I loved the asymmetrical hem and the pop of color with the sash.
After reading other reviews I got the medium and it was perfect! I was nervous I wouldn't get the sash with it but I was relieved when it was in the box. I really think it makes the dress. I wore a strapless bra and started with spans but removed them after I realized I really didn't need them. I received a lot of compliments on how 'daring' it was (which I don't think it really is). It was very comfortable to dance the night away in. I never had to adjust or shift it.
The belt makes the dress. I loved the navy and nude combo. The neckline is high so no need for a necklace.
Fit we'll with strapless bra. Easy to dance it.
The fit is true to size and very comfortable. I know some reviews stated they did not receive the belt but I did and didn't have any issues. Received tons of compliments and the pink color really pops. Would definitely rent again!
This dress is nice and long for tall women, and a great fit for those with a pear shape. I got tons of compliments on this, and felt great! Love it!
I had a world-wind day of work in DC in the morning and a rehearsal dinner in Massachusetts that night; I had to find something that would work all day and not wrinkle on the plane. This dress was perfect; I unfortunately didn't take any pictures cause of all the running around but I would highly recommend. I even got some of the wedding guests turned onto RTR! :)
Unfortunately I wasn't able to wear this dress because it was too small for me but I knew that it was a possibility going in. I rented an XS and a M since there were no smalls and the XS was a tad snug, but wearable, and the M was just too big. Had a S been available it would have been perfect! It was very comfortable and really unique; that's what I love about the BGBGMAXAZRIA dresses. I would definitely recommend this dress for any kind of event.
I received tons of compliments! I loved that is was chic, unique and light weight.
The top (around the bust and arms) is a little bit bigger, but dress/modesty tape works well. Overall, I felt it fit true to BCBG size which is just a tad bigger than average.
Got both Large & Medium and I ended up wearing the Medium. It was a flattering fit and the Pink ribbon was a perfect accent. The light material made it perfect for a June wedding!
Rent this dress if you want to be noticed (& complimented) all night. I loved this dress and wanted to rent it and so found an excuse to for a semi-formal night! The top puffed out a little on me (34C) when the belt was tied but not in an at all unattractive way. The dress is great quality and just really beautiful. The magenta is bright enough- I rocked bright red shoes with it and it worked. The dress is too noticeable to own (no one would forget it), but I would buy it!
I am petite at 5'0" and this dress still looked great because of the assymetric hemline. The color combo and patterns stood out and I received compliments all night!
Loved this dress! I love the pop of pink on the sash and straps. The dress itself fit like a dream, but the lining was a tiny bit snug around my hips. Although my husband said it looked fine, I felt a self conscious and kept pulling it down. If you have narrow hips, this is the dress for you! I wore it with camel patent Louboutin pumps.
I rented this dress for a friend's wedding, and I thought that it would actually run pretty long since I am only 5'5, but the length was perfect. The bright pink sash adds a fun pop, and I received many compliments. I paired these with nude pumps. I would definitely rent this again!
I rented this for a business event - This was such a fun & easy dress to wear! I thought it was totally art deco. I think this would be flattering on many figures. I did secure the sash with a bit of fashion tape to keep it from riding too high/low (there are no beltloops). There is a slit on the leg, but it was very low & not obvious - fine for business. Note that the sash/shoulder straps are hot pink, not red. I had several people stop me & ask me where I got the dress - always good!
I've had my eye on this dress for almost a whole year, went to Newport for a long weekend and decided I had to have something simple but chic for a dinner date. When the dress arrived it was missing the belt/sash that is supposed be attached and as soon as I made the phone call the staff at RTR was nothing but helpful and overnighted one for me. The dress is Navy and Nude not as dark (black) as the picture gives off and that's the only deceiving part, otherwise the dress is perfect.


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Upon arriving in Airlie Beach we made our way to X Base – a camping site associated with Nomads backpackers. It cost 40 AUD (£24) per car per night in powered spot, which totalled at 13 dollars each (£7.80). Airlie had more character than Townsville – cuter and more personable – but I was surprised by how abrupt staff could be and missed the customer service from the UK. Perhaps being in a Westernised country made me also expect the same westernised standards of customer service whereas here it felt like an effort to be nice. Anyway, Airlie Beach is more often than not visited as the base to do a tour of the Whitsundays, so we wouldn't be spending too much time here.
After speaking to a couple of tour operators we booked a 2 day/2 night Whitsunday Sailing tour with New Horizon (True Blue Sailing company) at 310 AUD each (£186). As there were 6 of us we managed to get a discount, plus they were the last spots so I think we got a pretty good deal. I spent the rest of the afternoon walking round the Marina and the Lagoon before we all headed back to our cars to make dinner; egg fried sticky rice. We then spent the remainder of the evening having drinks at The Shed and playing giant beer pong.
The next morning we went to puck up alcohol for the Whitsundays before making a slap-dash sandwich lunch by the side of the road after checking out of X Base and finding a parking spot for the next few days. We then headed to the harbour where we clambered aboard our sailing boat – with alcohol in tow – and sailed out to Hook Bay. We spent a couple of hours sitting on board the boat, sipping (or glugging) ciders in the sun, the beautiful still waters surrounding us. Once we arrived at Hook Bay we put our Stinger suits on and dove in for a swim – it was so refreshing and so peaceful as the sun slowly began to go down.
Dinner was hake with mash and home made slaw, after which all 20 of us sat on the deck playing drinking games and chatting until the early hours with the sun setting and moon rising behind the mountainous island. I think I went to bed around 1/2am; our cabin (the boat was made up of a deck, saloon and kitchen, with the cabins underneath) was below deck and I shared a double bed with Tiia, getting a pretty good nights sleep despite the heat and gentle rocking of the boat.
We were up at 6:30am for breakfast, singing and guitar playing for Tiia's birthday, then we set sail to the Whitsundays, out to whitehaven beach. Once we were nearby we had to take a speedboat to the island, where we then walked to Hill Inlet lookout; without a doubt one of the best views I have seen on my travels so far.
We then walked to Whitehaven beach where the sand consists of 98% pure silica, which gives it a bright white colour. I think it might even be the purest in the world and it can ruin your phone if you drop it in the sand. It was so flat, white and soft (and vast!) Closed off from everything else, it literally felt like this other world, some baron land almost. Again we were required to wear stinger suits for the water due to the time of year, although all the stingrays I saw mainly swam together and would inherently swim away from you if you even came near them. Still, considering the trip would have to end if someone was stung as they would have to go straight to hospital, it didn't seem worth chancing it.
The morning was spent swimming in the clear turquoise water, skipping along the sand, creating pyramids on the sand, and taking in the purity.
Back on the speedboat around midday, we were back on our sailing boat to have a lunch of pasta and salad. to sailing boat. We sailed for an hour to another spot, Caves Cove, where we spent the afternoon diving, snorkelling, paddle boarding and throwing ourselves off the giant inflatable slide. Having already done scuba diving twice on my travels – and once already in Australia – I decided to give diving a miss and instead went snorkelling. This was the snorkelling trip where I saw the biggest fish I have ever seen. I spent most of the time swirling around and exploring, at times floating peacefully still on the surface of the water while I took it all in that I probably looked dead. At one point during my reverie, my hair swooshed past me and scared the life out of me and making me laugh at my own stupidity.
Back on the sailing boat I then took the inflatable slide into water for paddle boarding – something I have never tried before and struggled with the balance (something I find difficult with the simplest thing of walking), falling off into the water a total of 3 times (once twice in a row) but eventually managed to get my balance enough to paddle standing, knees bent slightly for stability. At one point me, Tiia and Jeske all stood perfectly still on our paddle boards, gazing at the most spectacular white sun peeping behind the island, sending a ray of white light across the water and casting us into complete silhouettes. Still water, still people, still minds. It completely took my breath away.
Back on the boat we had dinner of spag bowl followed by drinking games, with the most common phrase of the night being to wave and smile while saying "vaffanculo", which is Italian for F*** Off. Pleasant evening, as I'm sure you can imagine. I sloped off at one point and joined the crew round the back of the deck where one of the other passengers was playing her guitar, slipping me into a perfectly peaceful reverie before heading to bed for the night.
We were again up at 6:30am for breakfast and an early morning snorkel to wake me up, where I finally got to find nemo. It was super colf but refreshing. We then headed back on board for some relaxing in the sun before setting back towards the mainland with a hot dog for lunch. We were dropped off at different pier, where we had to get a shuttle bus back to centre of Airlie.
Here we spent some time talking to different tour operators before booking our Fraser Island trip with Pippies at 330 AUD each (£200) for a week later; we didn't have many options left at this point as we were reaching their summer peak period. Matthieu, Umberto, Tiia and I then decided to head off in our Campervan that afternoon to spend the night somewhere different while Toby and Rasmus chose to stay in Airlie one more night. I spent the journey still on a high from the really good crew (with the best diving briefing I have ever witnessed – may only be 3 in total, but still!), amazing weather, and most peaceful, beautiful setting.


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You may have the greatest business idea in the world. You may be smart, hard-working, and totally focused. But if you don't have the money to turn your ideas into a successful business, you have nothing. Some businesses and shoestring ventures need little or no financing; you can fund them by keeping your day job. But even shoestring ventures, as they enjoy greater success, reach plateaus and can only reach the next level of growth and profitability through an injection of capital. No business has ever grown large based solely on its own revenues, not even Microsoft.
Here's what Second Venture has to say about the fund-raising process:
Raising money requires a logical process and new funding doesn't happen instantly. Raising equity capital at various stages of a business's development is particularly tricky and requires proper strategies. A number of alternatives are available, and choosing the right one for you can help fuel the success of your company. (http://www.secondventure.com)
You can get funding from several sources:
- Equity investors—these are investors, such as angel investors, venture capitalists, and corporations that provide funding for a stake in your company and its future profits.
- Loans —you can acquire loans from banks and investors—even by using your credit card—under an agreement that you will pay back the loan with interest.
- Grants—in rare cases, you can acquire a grant from a government agency or elsewhere that does not involve giving up a stake in your company or paying the money back.
It is not uncommon to combine funding sources from a single individual through creative combinations of equity investment, loans , and grants. I just finished a business plan asking angel investors for 2.5 million dollars in equity investment and a ten-year $700,000 line of credit at 9% interest. The equity investment funded the capitalization of the company and most of its first-year operations, assuming the worst-case scenario of zero revenues. The line of credit was intended to float the second year of operations and any unexpected roadblocks in the first year of operations. As a line of credit, it was a cushion that didn't cost the business anything until the money is actually borrowed. We worked for weeks coming up with the right funding structure and ended up with this creative combination. It's only half a joke that the most creative people in a business are in the finance and accounting departments! So you shouldn't be afraid of being creative and innovative when structuring funding for your company.
When you start moving in the world of investors, there are a number of odd and overlapping terms that you'll encounter.
- Angel investors—these are the investors you're actually looking for; they are the first investors to put money and resources into a business, typically right at the beginning. Initial investors, particularly seed investors, typically take a larger percentage of the company's equity relative to the investment amount.
- Seed investors— these are angel investors that provide money and resources to capitalize the business before it starts.
- Series A investors— Series A is the first round of stock offered to venture capitalists in the seed or early funding stage of a business. Later rounds of stock offerings to private investors are called Series B, Series C, and so on. Typically, Series A stock is convertible into common stock if your company is sold or goes public. It is not uncommon for angel and seed investors to get the lion's share of Series A stock.
- Mezzanine investors—as your business grows, you may require another injection of money and resources in a second round of financing: that's what mezzanine investors do. Typically, they get a smaller share in the company relative to the amount they invest than the first investors.
- Bridge financing—these are loans to companies that expect an influx of cash either through the sale of an asset or through an additional round of investment; they typically involve giving some stock to the lender.
- Venture capitalists—these are investors that commit much of their investment resources, if not all, to start-up companies. Venture capitalists often are managing money from multiple investors or they have investment resources they've developed on their own; however they've come by it, venture capitalists tend to have a lot of money at their disposal and are in the best position to fully finance you. Typically, the goal of a venture capitalist is to sell their interest in your company in a few years at a very high return. While they are not necessarily angel or seed investors (your brother or next-door neighbor could be an angel investor), venture capitalists are the most common source of angel or seed capital for start-ups that require significant financing.
- Corporate venture capital—Not all investors are individuals or venture capitalists. Big corporations are often eager to fund start-ups or proven shoestring ventures to increase their returns and provide additional value to the products and services they offer. For instance, Apple Computer has $12 billion dollars in cash (approximately 60% of their total assets). Stockholders don't like companies holding cash like this, so Apple is beginning to make noises about funding startups with all that cash. That's a windfall for entrepreneurs developing products and services that would drive sales of Apple products. So if you're start-up is all about a killer app for the iPhone, Apple may want to inject some cash into it. (And you want to follow business and finance news religiously so you know things like this.)
The most critical component of start-up financing, particularly equity financing, is business valuation. We discussed in our business plan section (1.3) how business valuation is the warp and woof of any business plan aimed at either equity or debt investors, and now we're going to tell you why.
Business valuation is a complicated but relatively straight-forward process when you're dealing with an ongoing concern that has a welldocument financial history. But what about a start-up that has no year-toyear financials? What about a business idea that has no equal, so nothing to compare the business to in order to gauge a fair market value?
When you bring on an investor and give them a share in your company, that share is relative to the amount of money they invest. For instance, if a venture capitalist puts $500,000 into your company for a 25% equity stake in the company, you and the investor are valuing the start-up at $2 million. Now think about this for a second. Numbers like that just can't be pulled out of the air. Your start-up may have no assets outside of a business idea or other intellectual assets. It may have no employees, no money, and no revenues coming in. For all practical purposes, your business is worth absolutely nothing. Zero. Zip. Nada. Yet, here you are, you and your investor, valuing your business at $2 million.
Have you taken leave of your senses? Where does that number come from? It comes from a.) the potential value of the company in the future based on its intellectual assets, current performance and growth (if there is any), and business plan adjusted by b.) the risk that the company won't realize that potential, with the worst-case scenario being a total business failure and the complete loss of the entire investment.
As the business owner, you want the highest possible valuation for your company. The investor wants the highest possible return for their investment while minimizing their downside. That's a fancy way of saying that they want the biggest chunk of your company for the least amount of money.
Unless you're a finance major, many of your sources for equity financing, such as venture capitalists, are far better and more sophisticated at determining both the future value of your business and the risk entailed. The ins and outs of start-up valuation are beyond the scope of this book, but in general, initial equity investors determine the future value of your company based on the expected income of the business over the life of the investment and beyond (because expected income after the investor plans to sell out will determine the value of their stake at that time). Your focus in preparing a business plan and investor presentations, then, is a credible outline of future revenue and earnings growth along with credible solutions to abating the risk of the venture.
Business valuation matters to debt investors, as well. If you finance your business with a personal loan , such as a second mortgage or credit card debt, then future income doesn't enter into the picture (although personal income matters a heckuva lot). But if you're aiming for a small business loan from a financial institution or a loan from an investor—yes, equity investors will also inject loans into a business, as well—they will secure the loan based on the future earnings of the company. The return that they expect, i.e., the interest, is solely based on the debt investor's assessment of the future earnings of the company relative to the risk of default. Debt investors don't realize the unlimited upside of an equity investment, so they are more concerned to know that you can pay the loan and its interest. Equity investors want to make lots of money and they're willing to take big risks; debt investors want their money back, so they want to mitigate risk or make you pay through the nose for higher risk. Debt investors aren't looking for explosive growth, just enough so that you can pay them off. So when debt investors are in the financing mix, the primary job of your business plan and investor presentation is to show stable growth and a very solid risk abatement plan. In particular, debt investors are interested in cash flow (see 2.4 below). It's not your profits that pay back the loan, it's the cash coming in relative to the cash coming out. So the financial projections of your business have to show a positive cash flow sufficient to service the loan.
Normally you think of " investors" as equity investors and banks as sources of loans. However, from a financial point of view, both equity investments and loans are investments—they just have different upsides and downsides. You do not have to approach people as equity investors; you can approach them for a business loan or line or credit, as well.
Why would family, friends, or any other individual want to invest in your company in the form of a loan rather than an equity investment? Well, first, they have a much better chance of getting their money back. If you are a sole proprietorship or partnership, they can seize your non-business assets if your business enterprise heads south. If you are a corporation, they are first in line to get their money if you have trouble; equity investors are last in line for recovering their money. Secondly, a loan has a defined return; a debt investor will want a higher return if the risk is greater. And a debt investor is more or less guaranteed this return; you have to pay interest on your debts before you distribute profits to anyone else, including yourself.
Business loans are incredibly complex, for they usually involve covenants requiring you to follow certain rules to protect the lender's investment. For instance, lenders will want to cap the ratio of debt to equity in your company. They may require certain covenants that put them right at the front of the line if your company should fail. They may want a covenant giving them the option to call the loan—that is, ask for all their money back—before its final payback date. Or, you may want a covenant allowing you to call the loan and pay it back early without any penalties.
I have put together business plans for people that have involved equity investments from banks and loans from individuals. I have put together deals where one investor makes an equity investment, a loan, and provides a line-of-credit. There's no end to how you can structure loans and equity investments from other people and institutions.
When all is said and done, investment always comes down to risk. You're asking investors to risk losing some or all of their investment. The higher that risk, the bigger the return they'll want to offset that risk. An equity investor will demand more equity for higher risk and a debt investor will demand higher interest. Your business plan, presentation, and pitch needs not only to show credible returns, it needs to reduce the business risks as much as believably possible. There's no other way to do that except by doing your homework and checking it twice.
While financing comes easily to some folks, for most of the rest of us, finding investors is a long, frustrating, and dispiriting process. All I can do to ease your way is repeat something Chazz Palminteri once said to me about his career as an actor: "Success isn't about knocking at the right doors. It's about knocking at EVERY door." So get your knocking arm in shape.
2.2.1. BusinessFinance.com – http://www.businessfinance.com – BusinessFinance.com is probably the best source for learning how to finance your business and finding investor sources online. The site contains a look-up engine for finding angel investors, venture capitalists, and lenders willing to finance various aspects of your start-up business: equity investing, working capital investments, equipment finance, and small loans. The site also contains a number of articles that cover the basics of finding funds:
- The Art and Science of Obtaining Venture or Angel Capital
- How to Prepare & Present a Successful Funding Request
- Business Credit Profile—How to Build Yours Fast
2.2.2. Second Venture Corporation – http://www.secondventure.com/ angel-investor-directory.asp – Second Venture publishes a helpful set of online articles and resources for funding your start-up business. Calling themselves "for and by serial entrepreneurs," they make available a variety of services, including business plans, specifically designed for those people who can't resist starting up one business after another. Online articles include:
- Angel Investor Directory—a short discussion and some links about finding an angel investor and securing funding
- Loans for Starting Up a Business—a highly useful article about a variety of traditional and non-traditional loan sources.
- Small Business Grants—how to acquire grant financing.
- Ways to Raise Capital—A particularly valuable article that teaches you the various stages of financing your business through investors, loans , and grants.
- Business Valuation Methods—normally something that the MBAs do, it behooves you to familiarize yourself with these methods since much of your funding depends on the value of your business.
- Seed Stage Venture Capitalists—how venture capitalists make investment decisions when investing in a start-up.
- Corporate Venture Capital—how corporations make investment decisions when they fund a small business or start-up.
2.2.3. University of Michigan Libraries: Funding for Business and Economic Development http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2biz.htm – A very exhaustive and helpful set of links to Internet resources that can help you fund or finance your small business covering all aspects of financing a business and where to find and secure funding. Resources include:
- 5 Ways to Get Angel Money
- 34 Federal Programs to Assist Businesses
- Best Banks for Entrepreneurs
- Borrowing Money for Your Business
- Doing Business with U.S. Government Agencies
- Financing Options for Start-Up Manufacturers
- Locating and Getting the Money You Need to Start a Business
2.2.4. Angel Capital Association – http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org – The Angel Capital Association is a North American professional alliance of angel investing groups. While the site primarily serves the interests of angel investors, it contains valuable information about what angel investors care about and a priceless directory of angel investor groups at http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/directory/, which sorts angel investors by region including Canada. You can follow links to association Web sites to help you in your search for angel investors.
2.2.5. National Association of Seed and Venture Funds – http://www.nasvf.org – The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) is a nonprofit organization of private, public, and nonprofit organizations dedicated to funding innovative entrepreneurial projects. Their site is dedicated to the interests of this group, but you will find an invaluable directory of members pointing you to investor funds that may be interested in your business.
2.2.6. vFinance, Inc. – http://www.vfinance.com – The vFinance Web site offers valuable resources for finding and approaching venture capitalists including:
- Free venture capitalist directory—the site also includes a look-up tool for venture capitalists and angel investors in your area and industry relative to the amount of financing you require.
- Free business plan review—you can send your business plan to them through their site for a free, top-level critique of the plan.
- Plug and Print Business Plans—a business plan template for $50.
- The site also offers free advice and the opportunity to post your business plan for venture capitalists and angel investors to read.
- The site also sells a PowerPoint template for $60 for you to insert your information in preparation for a VC or angel investor pitch.
2.2.7. FundingMatch.com – http://www.fundingmatch.com – FundingMatch is a Web site that matches entrepreneurs with investors. You submit an online business summary and the site automatically distributes that summary to investors who are interested in your type of business. FundingMatch has over 1,000 different investors signed up on the site. These investors include angel investors, banks, venture capitalists, individual investors, and others. For a business looking for funding, the setup cost is $99 and monthly fees are $19. The site comes with a 100% refund if you receive no response within the first month of posting your business summary.
2.2.8. Circle Lending – http://www.circlelending.com – Circle Lending is an Internet service that mediates loans between you and your acquaintances—family, friends, and other acquaintances. The site offers guides for structuring these loans and also offers services in setting up, structuring, mediating, and executing loans between you and people you know. Since business loans are complex instruments involving covenants and call provisions, you should at least consult the Circle Lending site before borrowing money from a sister, brother, or neighbor to get your venture off the ground.
The Circle Lending Web site offers a valuable booklet—the best of its kind, in fact — The Small Business Private Loan Guide, which is available for free if you register on the site.
2.2.9. Prosper – http://www.prosper.com – Prosper is an online marketplace that connects individuals, including small business owners, who want to borrow money with individuals who want to lend it. The site limits loans to a maximum of $25,000; you, as the borrower, must also have a personal credit score of 520 or higher. The Web site connects borrowers and lenders together and mediates the lending transaction between them. Say, you want to borrow $1,000. You put the request online with the maximum interest you want to pay. Individuals who want to lend money submit interest rate bids and amounts, which can be less than the amount you're looking for. The site collates the lowest bids until it reaches the amount you want to borrow, in this case, $1,000. Prosper takes a 1-2% transaction charge. It's an innovative way to find funding for personal or business reasons, but you should be careful. A single small loan of two or three thousand dollars could mean having multiple lenders, each with different expectations. Better than a credit card, though!
2.2.10. Venture Capital Finance Online – http://www.vcaonline.com – VCA Online is a Web-based marketplace for venture capitalists and private equity investors. Unlike most of the sites listed in this book, nothing on this site is free. The site allows you to post your business plan (for $30), access a database of venture capitalists, and allows you to purchase sample investor pitches and sample business plans. For-sale resources on the site include:
- Sample business plans.
- Sample investor pitches.
- Sample private placement memoranda (usually the first document you produce when looking for a private equity funder).
- Series A Term Sheet (the contract and appendices for a Series A venture capital investment including an Investor Rights contract, Right of First Refusal for Co-Sale contract, Voting Agreement contract, Preferred Stock Purchase agreement, and a Certificate of Designations).
- Non-disclosure contracts and other documents.
- Employment agreements.
- Bridge financing agreement.
- Angel Investor Due Diligence Checklist.
- Venture Capital Glossary.
- Venture Capital 101 (a $39 downloadable guide to raising venture capital).
- Online investor directory.
- Advisory services directory.