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A Short History of Venture Capital
In the first half of the 20th century (1900-1950)-- with very few exceptions-- venture capital investments were made by very wealthy families like the Rockefellers (Standard Oil), the Vanderbilt... |
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Venture Capital Basics, Part 1
Venture capital, a subset of private equity investing, usually represents money provided by investors to small or start-up companies with perceived long-term growth potential. Venture capital can be... |
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Don't Let Someone Else Make Your Decisions For You
We've all heard this saying: There are two kinds of people in the world; leaders and followers. Its human nature to play follow the leader. Most of us are inclined to take instruction from the one who... |
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Venture Capital Concepts, Part 4
What is a Lock up Period? What is a Master Limited Partnership (MLP)? What is Management Buy-In (MBI)? What is a Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Companies (MESBICS)? What is an Owner... |
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Venture Capital Concepts, Part 3
What is an Exit Route? The method through which an investor exit an investment. The exit route may occur by the investor taking cash, company debt. What is an "Exit Strategy" for a VC firm? The way a... |
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Venture Capital Concepts, Part 2
How do you calculate capital gain on stock? The net sales price less your investment (adjusted tax basis) on the stock. Are capital gains short or long-term? Capital gains for tax purposes are... |
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Venture Capital Definitions, Part 1
What is an Accredited Investor? Accredited investor is a wealthy investor who meets certain SEC requirements for net worth and income as they relate to some restricted offerings. Who is included in... |
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How to Teach the Initial Course in Algebra to School Kids
Understanding basic mathematics expressions and the concept of equations is very important for the success in algebra. People who are successful in algebra were very strong in the mathematics basis of... |
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The Big Three Cats - Lion, Leopard & Cheetah
For most visitors top Kenya's game sanctuaries the implicit savagery of natures eternal kill-or-be-killed ritual is found only in films and television or the pages of books and magazines. Yet, kill... |
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Tips On How To Keep Your Neck & Back Healthy
A healthy spine is something that is typically unappreciated until it becomes unhealthy. As soon as pain, numbness, tingling, or other similar symptoms are present in your neck or back, the main focus... |
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10 Repatriation Tips: Your Host Country
Moving is not an easy task, moving countries is high on the stress-odometer, being an expat changes your life, going home is a whole new ball game. What do you expect needs to be done to create a... |
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Responsible Puppy Owners - 8 Point Check List
So, you're a new puppy owner, what now? Well, having a new puppy can be a little overwhelming, but with this 8-point checklist, you'll be well on your way to raising a great dog! Use this checklist to... |
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Convincing a Spouse It's Time to Have Another Child
When that "I have to have another baby" feeling hits it is difficult to set it aside. It is almost as if there is some unexplainable desire inside many women that tells them exactly when it is time to... |
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Choosing Penny Stocks
A penny stock is usually defined as a stock that trades at a relatively low price outside the major market exchanges. Penny stocks are highly speculative and high risk because the companies lack... |
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What Property Buyers Need to Know About Securing a Mortgage?
Before you embark down the path of purchasing a property, one of the major obstacles you are likely to face will be securing a mortgage. It is essential that you are fully informed throughout this... |
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The proprietor or occupier of a premise or the proprietor of a vehicle where smoking is prohibited shall at all times display a sign as specified in the Third Schedule of the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 (Malay: <i>Jadual Ketiga, Peraturan-Peraturan Kawalan Hasil Temb ... 
The proprietor or occupier of such premise or the proprietor of such vehicle shall at all times:
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