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Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist, will talk with Paul Anthony Thomas, author of "Winning with Private Equity", as they discuss the "9 Pitfalls of Private Equity". Paul Thomas, a 30 year veteran of private equity and value investing, recounts several of his hard learned lessons in this easy read. Having been mentored by a 50 year veteran of the venture capital and private investing world, Mr. Thomas’ experiences cover a wide variety of topics including: Motivation, Proper Capitalization, The Right Attitude, Hedging and a Workable Exit.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen answers the question: What is a compassionate capitalist?

Karen Rands will interviews the companies and investors that participated in the NBAI angel investor network member meeting June 10th 2009. Hear from the innovative companies that participated speakers, investors and other attendees.

Guests include: Roger Kolasinski www.nuvuetherapeutics.com, Dr Charles Hofer, NuVision Pharmaceuticals, George Love www.ScreenAirLLC.com, Dr Glenna Tyler Educational Enterprises

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist, will talk to two entrepreneurs of high growth potential companies that are scheduled to present to the NBAI Angel Investor Member Group on June 10th. Bruce Cox and Randall Hammett, American Communications Network, ACN features State of the Art Sports Talk Radio and TV Programming distributed Nationwide. Streaming Audio and Video Programming is distributed over the World-Wide-Web. Karen will wrap up with a discussion on the changes happening with NBAI, the Network of Business Angels & Investors. www.americomsports.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen interviews Ray Stuart of Market Solutions Unlimited, a company that offers satellite and communications capabilities for unstable platforms. www.marketsolutionsunlimited.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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"Run Your Business Like a Fortune 100" - 7 Principles for Boosting PROFITS Newly released book...CEOs haven't had a guiding book like this on best practices since Tom Peters' In Search of Excellence. Turn your business into a first-rate, reliable generator of profitable growth year after year. Dr. Lober reveals how your profitable small or mid-size business can get to the top and stay there. Her PROFITS Principles spring from the best practices of giant corporations that invested millions of dollars and many years in their development. Position yourself quickly in tumultuous markets, integrate change faster, operate without bureaucracy, and become more profitable than larger competitors... Tune In and Prosper Right Now! Book is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BAM, http://profitsprinciples.com/buybook.html We will take call ins to ask questions of the host, Karen Rands, and author, Dr. Rosalie Lober www.profitsprinciples.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen Rands' Compassionate Capitalism radio show for entrepreneurs and investors returns to interview a special guest: Tony Erwin of Skyrocket Financial. Tony is an active member of the angel investor community in Atlanta having found fortune from his role in technology IPO and garnered success from sophisticated stock market investments. Now he helps growing companies with additional sources of alternative finance to fuel their growth with debt against assets to augment their efforts in raising business capital. Tune in to learn more about where to find business capital and investor money for your early stage business. www.skyrocketfinancial.com and www.launchfn.com Formerly SPEC Talk Radio.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Compassionate Capitalist Karen Rands will explore the topic of why starting a business in a recession is can be a GOOD idea for some entrepreneurs. She will be taking call ins for this show to answer questions and take feeback. Don't miss this informative and relevant topic.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Southeast Private Equity Conference was held April 14th and 15th and it was a tremendous success. Hear from the innovative companies that participated speakers, investors and other attendees. SPEC is the only event of its kind that brings together investors and early stage companies seeking angel investment or their first institutional VC (venture capital) round of investment. Get all the information about attending as an investor, entrepreneur or sponsor at www.sePrivateEquity.org

Richard Roby www.LPPCombustion.com, Leesa Greenstein www.concordiajewels.com, Ed Hayward www.WebTopInc.com, Joe Carbone www.AtlantaITPro.com, Ian Adlington, Private Investor & Newport Capital www.newportcap.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Southeast Private Equity Conference was held April 14th and 15th and it was a tremendous success. Hear from the innovative companies that participated speakers, investors and other attendees. SPEC is the only event of its kind that brings together investors and early stage companies seeking angel investment or their first institutional VC (venture capital) round of investment. Get all the information about attending as an investor, entrepreneur or sponsor at www.sePrivateEquity.org

John Sawyer www.environmentalbuildingsystems.com, Roger Kolasinski www.nuvuetherapeutics.com, Nick Persico www.BigMariosPizza.com, Daniel Powell www.ChristianStanley.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Southeast Private Equity Conference is coming April 14th and 15th. Hear from the innovative companies that will be participating, speakers, investors and other attendees. SPEC is the only event of its kind that brings together investors and early stage companies seeking angel investment or their first institutional VC (venture capital) round of investment. Get all the information about attending as an investor, entrepreneur or sponsor at www.sePrivateEquity.org

John Majors, www.amenityclub.com Chad Pittman, www.crchomes.com and Josette Fleszar, e-Stamos.com

Also, Kenneth Darryl Brown, www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com, Teo Graca, www.Net-Teams.com and Joyce Bone, www.millionairemom.com offer bootstrapping tips and ideas to support your business without spending lots of money!

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Southeast Private Equity Conference is coming April 14th and 15th. Hear from the innovative companies that will be participating, speakers, investors and other attendees. SPEC is the only event of its kind that brings together investors and early stage companies seeking angel investment or their first institutional VC (venture capital) round of investment. Get all the information about attending as an investor, entrepreneur or sponsor at www.sePrivateEquity.org

David Akers, www.Collaborent.org, Eugene Luskin, www.Lagotek.com, David Adams, Blackwell Capital Advisory www.blackwelladvisory.com and Cameron Cress and Joseph Nemchik, www.PlayGolfPlanet.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Southeast Private Equity Conference is coming April 14th and 15th. Hear from the innovative companies that will be participating, speakers, investors and other attendees. SPEC is the only event of its kind that brings together investors and early stage companies seeking angel investment or their first institutional VC (venture capital) round of investment. Get all the information about attending as an investor, entrepreneur or sponsor at www.sePrivateEquity.org

Chuck Lewis, CEO and Co-Founder One Georgia Bank www.onegeorgiabank.com and Ian Adlington, Newport Capital, Private Investor and Fund Manager www.newportcap.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen Rands interviews another SPEC Presenter entrepreneur!

e-Stamos, LLC is a privately owned company based just north of Atlanta, Georgia and owned by a group of executives from private and public companies. Each individual owner has faced the challenges of balancing personal and business life because of the amount of time spent on the road visiting customers, prospects and attending corporate meetings.

Every one of us has flown millions of miles throughout the course of our career and we believe that travel can be reduced by about 30% to 40% through utilizing the e-Stamos viQuadConference application. The critical component to a successful virtual meeting is the opportunity to conduct business as though you were there.

This means having the tools at your fingertips, ensuring that everyone is able to review, manipulate and question the information being presented and that communication with any one individual, or a group of participants, can be immediate, private and effective.

Southeast Private Equity Conference is coming April 14th and 15th. Hear from the innovative companies that will be participating, speakers, investors and other attendees. SPEC is the only event of its kind that brings together investors and early stage companies seeking angel investment or their first institutional VC (venture capital) round of investment. Get all the information about attending as an investor, entrepreneur or sponsor at www.sePrivateEquity.org

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen Rands interviews another SPEC Presenter entrepreneur!

The Amenity Club empowers busy professionals and families to live a less stressful and more thrilling lifestyle. They do this by providing access to luxuries like vacation home rentals, VIP seats at concerts and sporting events, and everyday luxuries like house cleaning, gourmet meal delivery, and personal limo service.

What makes the AC truly unique is that its members don't need cash for any of the luxuries. They simply use the points they've earned by doing the things they do everyday -- going to work, paying their rent or mortgage, and shopping for their families. The points are sold as loyalty marketing incentives to employers, apartment management companies, individuals selling their homes, and everyday merchants like restaurants and dry cleaners. www.amenityclub.com

Southeast Private Equity Conference is coming April 14th and 15th. Hear from the innovative companies that will be participating, speakers, investors and other attendees. SPEC is the only event of its kind that brings together investors and early stage companies seeking angel investment or their first institutional VC (venture capital) round of investment. Get all the information about attending as an investor, entrepreneur or sponsor at www.sePrivateEquity.org

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen Rands interviews another SPEC Presenter entrepreneur!

Chad Pittman of CRC Homes is making an investment in communities in America! With every great crisis comes great opportunity. CRC believes that the current economic situation presents our country with an opportunity to rebuild itself on a foundation of solid financial planning. For so many the American Dream seems to be slipping away, but now is not a time to give up hope. Chad shares your successes and insights in real estate. www.crchomes.com

Southeast Private Equity Conference is coming April 14th and 15th. Hear from the innovative companies that will be participating, speakers, investors and other attendees. SPEC is the only event of its kind that brings together investors and early stage companies seeking angel investment or their first institutional VC (venture capital) round of investment. Get all the information about attending as an investor, entrepreneur or sponsor at www.sePrivateEquity.org

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org

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This episode will highlight entrepreneurs that will change how business gets done in this new economy as they participate in the SE Private Equity Conference on April 14 & 15

Roger Kolasinski, NuVue Therapeutics NuVue Therapeutics, Inc. (NVT) is a privately held, biotechnology-driven, medical device company that has developed, and brings to market, a totally new and innovative image-guided, site-specific, drug and cryothermally mediated, regimen of cancer therapy for soft tissue tumors. www.nuvuetherapeutics.com

Brian Horton, Share Comm A full suite of communication products for less than the cost of one. LocFax paperless fax, ReadyCall conference calling, MeetingNow web conferencing and more for only $15.95 per month. www.sharecomm.org

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Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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This show will discuss how to stand out in a crowd of other companies and get your story heard when you have a limited time frame to pitch. Event showcased is the SE Private Equity Conference

Check out these investment websites: www.sePrivateEquity.org www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Building off of the recent blog post: Is there Venture Capital and Angel Investor Money Out There? on http://www.entrepreneurblogspace.com YES! But to find it entrepreneurs need to participate in venture conferences.

Check out these investment websites: www.sePrivateEquity.org www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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This show will features experts in the new arena of Carbon Credits. There is a lot of buzz about this new area of commerce, but what does it really mean for investors and green companies?

Hear from Ian Adlington of Newport Capital, Investor, Entrepreneur, Market Maker for Carbon Tax Credits; and green entrepreneur, Chris Pollatos, founder of Verdant Energy Solutions, LLC www.verdantenergysolutions.com manufacturer of bio-coal and analyst of the carbon credit trends. Will Carbon Credits become the next boon for the financial markets and drive our next investment bubble? Tune in to learn more about this exciting investment trend.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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SPEC Talk Radio brings together the entrepreneur and investor community to learn about how to create wealth through investment in high growth private opportunities.

Karen Rands interviews Jessia Mah. Jessica Mah is an up and coming young entrepreneur that has only recently made the Inc Magazine's list for college entrepreneurs to watch. Jessica Mah, will surely be a highlight and interesting to listen to as she shares her experience as a successful entrepreneur since her first business at 13 to her current role as a leader and influencer among young entrepreneurs.

Jessica and Karen met on Twitter after Karen received a Tweet on her inspiring and humorous blog entry about Why 99% of the Entrepreneurs Fail. (www.Jessicahmah.com/blog and www.internshipin.com)

Karen says, "Given that I talk to an average of 5-10 inspired entrepreneurs each day that are seeking capital to get their business off the ground or to the next level, I have learned a lot. We take time to understand their potential so we can actually help them, I encounter entrepreneurs that fall into the three categories". She referenced the following:

Type 1 Amateur Entrepreneur: All ideas, no implementation.
Type 2 Amateur Entrepreneur: Lots of ideas and half assed implementations.
Type 3 Amateur Entrepreneur: Lots of ideas, lots of implementations, and absolutely no focus.

Karen adds, "I’d venture to say there, not that 99% of the business fail, it is that 99% of them fail if they don't learn how to not be an amateur entrepreneur. I added a 4th type. There is a Type 4 Amateur Entrepreneur -- Lots of Ideas and Doesn’t know what he (or she) Doesn’t know."

Guests: Brian Javeline www.myonlinetoolbox.com and Kenneth Darryl Brown www.bettersalesandprofitsnow.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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SPEC Talk Radio brings together the entrepreneur and investor community to learn about how to create wealth through investment in high growth private opportunities. On Wed 2/11 over 25 investors attended the NBAI Investor Forum to meet companies seeking capital and this show will cover the outcome of that meeting. Hear from the investors and entrepreneurs that attended that event and hear for yourself that good companies can still generate interest from active angel investors. Next chance for companies to connect with capital is at the SE Private Equity Conference on April 14th and 15th. www.seprivateequity.org

Fernando Mera www.miasventures.com, Larry Hamilton GraphixWrap www.kornerkeeper.com, Tia Severino www.aid4autism.org,

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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SPEC Talk Radio brings together the entrepreneur and investor community to learn about how to create wealth through investment in high growth private opportunities.

Is this a good time to invest or seek venture capital? Karen Rands shares her insights and opinion.

From technology to consumer products, there are ways to beat market returns with private equity investments.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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SPEC Talk Radio brings together the entrepreneur and investor community to learn about how to create wealth through investment in high growth private opportunities such as the companies that will be interviewed in this segment before the present at the NBAI Investor Forum on 2/11. Angel Investors tune in to hear about the next great market innovators. From technology to consumer products, there are ways to beat market returns with private equity investment.

Karen Rands interviews Steve Andon with One Pak (www.onepak.com) and Peggy Fisher with Tire Stamp (www.tirestamp.com)

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Based on the terrific success of the inaugural SPEC, (SouthEast Private Equity Conference) in April 2008, we will take SPEC 2009 to new heights. There are so many things that are unique about this private equity conference scheduled for April 14th and 15th in Atlanta GA, you need to tune in to hear how we will make SPEC 2009 even better than its inaugural year. www.seprivateequity.org

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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SPEC Talk Radio with host Karen Rands will talk with experts about preparing your business to sell for Millions or attract Millions from a private equity fund in this economic market. Special Guests will be Roy Strauss of Strauss Consulting www.scg4u.com, Ed Fisher of SouthPoint Ventures www.southpointeventures.com and Woodson Woods of Woods Business Group www.woodsbusinessgroup.com.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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SPEC Talk Radio, SE Private Equity Community Radio with Host Karen Rands, will hear from entrepreneurs and investors that attended the First NBAI Investor Forum for January 2009. These guests entrepreneurs are offering some exciting products and services for angel investors in this tenuous economy!

Chris Moreau Kiz Toys www.kiztoys.com Cameron Cress and Joseph Nemchik Play Golf Planet www.playgolfplanet.com Sandra and Delores McAdams Incredible Manicure Hand www.incrediblemanicurehand.com Carl Lane International Acquisition Investment Holdings, Rodger Rees Advanced Aero www.advancedaero.net, Jon Drabenstott Capital Strategies Group, LLC www.capitalstrategiesgroup.com,

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Tune in to hear about the upcoming angel investor event:NBAI in Atlanta on Jan 14. Karen shares her insights on the mood of the angel investor community and what is actually happening.

These are the following companies highlighted: VenTech (www.ventechlhg.com) discusses how his product provides an alternative heat source. Private Data Company (www.pridatco.com) which allows people to control personal data and allows companies to tap into the needs, wants and desires of the consumer owned by the consumer. (www.iowemyid.com) (www.everythingivalue.com)

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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There is such a buzz about being "on facebook", or do you 'twitter'?!... Can these platforms, assist a business owner, investor, or business advisor to actually help achieve business objectives...whether that be directly in your business or indirectly in a business you are working with?

The jury is still out on the effective use of blogs to increase revenues even though the blog world grows at an alarming rate every day! But with MILLIONS using social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, and Ning, there must be a way to make them pay, and not just be a way to play.

Tune in to hear the direct experience of Karen Rands @Karen_Rands (Twitter Id) and co-host Kenneth Darryl Brown @KenE3C (Twitter Id)(www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com), Sales & Profit Expert discuss their experiences in engaging and mastering these new media communities for business purposes. We invite you to share your experience as well if you have discovered a tip or technique to master these social media communities for business.

Special Call-in Guests: Tom Newell @tomforce7 (Twitter ID) (www.newellfinancial.net) and Andrew Windham @tufadviser (Twitter ID) (www.insurancegeorgia.com) Atlanta Tweet Up

Other Resources & Tools:

Free Twitter Report: www.JoelComm.com and 50 Ideas Using Twitter: www.chrisbrogan.com

twitter tools http://www.sitepronews.com/archives/2008/dec/19prt.html
ethic of http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/11/29/how-i-use-twitter-and-you
using twitpay http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/17/send-cash-through-twitter-with-twitpay/
www.Twitter.grader.com, www.tinyurl.com, www.twingr.com, www.twittergreat.com, www.ping.fm

Hash Mark: #something for creating a twitter account in a group

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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During this special edition of SPEC Talk Radio, we will talk with Author Scott A. Shane. Following on the release of his critically acclaimed book, The Entrepreneur Myth that dispels popular illusions about startups, Mr. Shane had tackled and exposed the myths about Angel Investing. Fool's Gold?: The Truth Behind Angel Investing in America, takes a no-nonsense look at how Business Angel Investors approach early stage investment and the impact it has on the growth of early stage companies.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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SPEC Talk Radio will recap the successful NBAI Investor Forum and Capital Community Celebration held on 12/3 of this week. This should be of interest to entrepreneurs and investors.

SPEC Radio brings together the Southeast Private Equity Community to listen and learn the success secrets of early stage investors looking to grow their wealth and entrepreneurs looking to attract capital and grow rapidly.

Call ins expected Craig Vallarino of Pearl Networks www.pearlnetworks.com, Jerry Prine of www.rawhealthpetfood.com, Dr Data of Wordster, Tia Severino of AURRA www.aid4autism.info, Bob Lewis (www.mobilemarketing.com) of First Book America and other selected investors and contributors.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Is this the best time to raise money for your business? When is the the best time? How do the current market conditions affect angel investors? Does it change their investment criteria? Karen Rands shares her insights!

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Passionate, determined, selfless and visionary are four adjectives commonly used to describe Charisse McAuliffe.

Her passion for all things green. Starting with green building practices, Charisse explored other areas of the sustainable lifestyle and found this knowledge to be life changing.

Her life's mission is to make it easier for people in Colorado, the U.S., and hopefully one day the world, to live their sustainable lives easier.

The goal of GenGreen is to be the most comprehensive and diverse resource available for people looking to live a locally-focused, environmentally conscious lifestyle. This is accomplished through our network GenGreenLife.com where we have over 35,000 listings to help you live your green life.

GenGreen is a multi-faceted platform for communication, education and connection; from green news headlines, job listings, and events, to tips helping you live a sustainable life. Want to find a recycling center near you? Where are your local farmers' markets? Looking for an alternative means to get to and from work each day? You can find the answers to these questions, and much more, at GenGreenLife.com.

The GenGreen Network is a platform to share ideas, educate one another and get more involved in sustainable practices. Profiles, blogs, and personal event calendars are just a few of the resources that registered users can use when accessing the Network. www.GenGreenLife.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Virtuoso Music provides in-home music lessons, performance opportunities, and community services in all major instruments and voice. More than just lessons, Virtuoso Music brings the music community to you. Franchises are available! www.virtuosomusic.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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April Fawcett Nagel, Founder and CEO of firstPRO (firstproinc.com)will share how she built a thriving, mult-faceted business in an entrenched and highly competitive market. Listen and learn how to build your business to be thriving and profitable in any economic cycle.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Mitch Free has spent most of his career solving problems, eliminating inefficiency and not listening to conventional thinking. Mitch founded and now serves as the President and CEO of MFG.com.

Through his vision, creativity and persistence, Mitch has grown MFG.com to a company that has become the platform by which the world's manufacturing economy does business. Mitch is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the company and overseeing the overall management of MFG.com. Under his leadership, the company has experienced a tremendous amount of growth globally in a market segment he is continuing to help define. www.mfg.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen Rands of Kugarand Holdings LLC. shares her insights about Angel Investing. Karen has raised millions of dollars for entrepreneurs! When Karen speaks, people listen to what she has to say about raising money!

Launch Funding Network and The Network for Business Angels and Investors are successfully bringing entrepreneurs and investors together!

Listen and find out what it takes to raise the money that your company needs. Do you have what it takes to close the deal? In this interview, Karen answers the following questions: How much money do you need? What does it take to close a deal? What are investors looking for? How do you select the right investor for your company? What are the keys to success?

Check out these company websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com and www.entrepreneurblogspace.com

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Tony Evangelista gives his recommendation for "'Investor and Funding' Phone Strategy Session

Host Karen Rands will talk with two CEOs with projects that fall into two of the 4 recommended investment areas in this new economy. With rise and fall of the price of gas, is alternative energy and even regular old petroleum a good investment?

Paul Thomas, CEO of Oil States Trading (www.oilstatestrading.com) will talk about an investment that is like printing money. Following this segment, Karen will interview CEO Berylle Reynolds as we explore how corporations can cut the waste from their telecommunications bill in ways they never imagined and how investors can play in the growth of a key player in that space, OneCall Wireless (www.onecallwireless.com)

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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SPEC Talk Radio: Each angel investor group offers different benefits to high networth individuals that understand the benefit of investing in early stage companies. Understanding their motivation helps entrepreneurs decide which groups to pursue as help those building angel groups understand how to attract members.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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SPEC Talk Radio will have multiple segments this week of interest to entrepreneurs and investors. SPEC Radio brings together the Southeast Private Equity Community to listen and learn the success secrets of early stage investors looking to grow their wealth and entrepreneurs looking to attract capital and grow rapidly.

Connie Liesman of www.CPT-med.com Bill Henley of www.freeworkshirt.com & CamisaLibre.com Bidenia Hudson of B Hudson Ministries Matthew Wyman of of www.VirtuosoMusic.com Dick Bilskie of www.mobilebeverage.net and Stephen Walden of Walden Associates

As venture catalysts, Launch Funding Network and our Strategic Service Partners accelerate the success of growing companies through our Access to Capital System that includes strategic services necessary to position the company for sustainable and scalable growth and connecting the company with a variety of funding sources from private high net-worth individuals that invest in early stage companies to institutional investors (Venture Capital firms, PIPE), and a large variety of debt financing sources.

Tony Evangelista, a serial entrepreneur, shares his experience from his initial consultation with LAUNCHfn in this brief podcast.

Whether the funding source is a lender or an investor, LAUNCHfn wants to make sure your company is screened and ready for their consideration. Launch Funding Network's "'Investor and Funding' Phone Strategy Session is the first step. After registering for the phone strategy session, a LAUNCHfn Capital Consultant will contact you to learn more about your opportunity and to give you a recommendation on your best course of action to attract capital to grow your business. The cost is a low $27. Learn more at http://launchfn.com/id166.html.

Over $34 Million Funded. Get Plugged-In Today! Enter LAUNCHfn's Access to Capital System.

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SPEC Talk Radio: Karen discusses upcoming investor events, things entrepreneurs and investors can do to get through this questionable time and grow their company or their portfolio.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen interviews Dick Bilskie of Inflight Beverage Systems, providing a unique solution for airlines to reduce cost and be more efficent. (www.mobilebeverage.net)

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen interviews Chas Scarantino, President of Magnus Health - A portal for individuals and companies to manage patient records and history. (www.magnushealth.com)

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen interviews Dan Kolber, Entrepreneur, Author, Lawyer with Baker Donelson sharing insights on what entrepreneurs need to avoid in raising capital and investors need to embrace when investing in early stage companies.

Daniel Kolber, shareholder in the Firm's Atlanta office, concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and securities law. Mr. Kolber has experience in raising capital in exempt and registered offerings, representing securities broker-dealers and registered investment advisors in all areas of compliance and regulatory matters, and representing clients in securities arbitration and mediation proceedings. Mr. Kolber started his legal career with a major Wall Street law firm in New York City. Also, he has co-founded and served as chief operating officer of a regional airline, and founded and served as chief executive officer of a regional securities broker-dealer and investment advisory firm. (www.bakerdonelson.com)

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org

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Karen Rands interviews 2 Chicks with Chocolate “2CWC”. They started their home-based business that grew into a full-fledged enterprise that brings unique chocolate creations and experiences to businesses and consumers alike. Since its formal launch in 2003, the Company has sold more than 100,000 units and is currently positioned to leverage that success in the form of a brick and mortar retail store in Monmouth County, NJ.

The store, which will serve as a prototype for a national chain, can effectively be described as Willie Wonka meets Build-A-Bear. The store will offer logo merchandise, pre-made boxed chocolates and gift sets, and it will feature an interactive “assembly line” where customers – with the assistance of staff under the guidance of a master chocolatier – can let their sweet tooth run wild while creating their own chocolate-based concoctions. It’s interactive, it’s delicious, and it’s immediate gratification at a reasonable price point.

In addition, the store will host private parties and corporate events (onsite and off-site), classes, and the store and brand will be backed by a comprehensive online store to be relaunched approximately six months after the storefront’s opening. The store is scheduled to open in 2009. Learn more at http://2chickswithchocolate.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

How will today's challenges in the economy impact angel investing? How do angel investors evaluate investment opportunities during tough economic times? If you are an entrepreneur, you should listen up! Karen Rands shares her opinion and insights.

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

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To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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How will today's challenges in the economy impact angel investing? How do you feel? Are you worried? What does Karen Rands think? Listen as she shares her opinion and insights.

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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On this segment of the show, Karen Rands reviews key resources that entrepreneurs need to know about to succeed and make their business sustainable and scalable. We'll begin with an interview of a very successful serial entrepreneur who is tapping into a new market delivering a software as a service solution to the remodeling and repair contractor space and end with interviews of the attendees from the recent CEO Space.

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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Karen Rands and SPEC Talk Radio showcased exciting companies recently presented at an NBAI Private Equity Forum on September 10th! Additionally, Karen interviews some Angel Investors and they give insight about what they look for in an investment opportunity!

This is an opportunity for investors to hear first hand about a hot new, growing company and for other entrepreneurs to learn from others that are leading the way in building successful business models.

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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Karen will cover how to Pitch to Angel Investors. Whether pitching to 1 or 20 investors, it is important to ensure your message resonates with the investor. You may only have one chance to make a positive first impression with that investor. This broadcast will cover the following topics: - 5 common mistakes entrepreneurs make when pitching investors - What is important to cover when you only have 7-10 minutes.

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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SPEC Talk Radio: These companies have been selected to present at the upcoming NBAI Investor Forum. We will hear from these market makers about the spark of innovation that led to their creating unique solutions for their targeted markets. Valtx, Worthpoint, Cognitive Code, Teen Alive USA, and ApoImmune. Learn about these companies at http://www.launchfn.com/id172.html

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To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

Did you hear about the exciting "Can You Raise a Million Dollars Business?" Business Plan Competition! Got a lot of questions?

Are you wondering.... How is this contest different from everything else LAUNCHfn does? Why a contest now? What is the criteria to win the contest? What do I get if I win? Is there any consolation prize if I don't win? How do I enter? How long until I know if I win? Will I raise a Million Dollars if I Win??!!

Listen and Call in with your Questions: Karen Rands, SPEC Talk Radio Host, LAUNCHfn President, and Contest Judge will be live, answering your questions. Competition info: www.findinvestorcapital.com

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To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

Southeast Private Equity Community (SPEC) talk radio will explore key strategies and insights on how investors can mitigate risk with early stage investments. Yes Virginia, there are ways to mitigate risk with early stage private investments.

Karen Rands interviews experts and they share their insights. As usual a lively discussion will ensue.

Special guests include: Kenneth Brown (www.bettersalesandprofitsnow.com), Kevin Hansville (www.quadrantgroup.biz), Allen Tansil (www.handler.com) Andrew Windham (www.insurancegeorgia.com) Frank Koperda (www.nextgendc.com) Michael Horton (www.hortoncc.com)

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To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

Board of Advisors and Directors can be critical to the success of a company...in attracting investors and maintaining investor confidence. We'll hear from experts in this field. Famed Author, Calvin K. Clemons (www.theperfectboard.com and www.clemonsmgmt.com), Industry Expert, Marjorie Singley-Hall (www.aboveboardadvisors.com) and Rona Wells (www.boardddirectorsnetwork.org) And as usual a lively discussion will ensue.

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To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.


Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com


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Karen Rands interviews Bill Podd, founder, President and CEO of Landmark Capital (www.landmarkangels.com).

Landmark Angels is a private, angel group located in Greenwich, Connecticut. They invest in companies with the potential for exceptional growth. The group is comprised of high net-worth investors, including prominent CEOs and successful entrepreneurs, with proven business experience in diverse industries.

His company has raised $90 million for 28 companies! Bill shares his insights on angel investing and what investors look for in new companies. Don't miss it!

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To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.


Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com


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Karen Rands and SPEC Talk Radio showcased three exciting companies recently presented at an NBAI Private Equity Forum on August 30th!

This is an opportunity for investors to hear first hand about a hot new, growing company and for other entrepreneurs to learn from others that are leading the way in building successful business models.

Karen Rands interviews Keith Strykula, WealthNotes www.wealth-notes.com, Danny Wilson, Light Media Holdings www.invaluablemedia.com, Tony Erwin, investor, Skyrocket Financial www.skyrocketfinancial.com and Andrew Mathieson, Fintura corporation, www.fintura.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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SPEC Talk Radio continues with showcasing interesting entrepreneurs raising capital and key service providers who help companies succeed. Part 1: Ken Burnt, of Accountabilities - will discuss how he helps entrepreneurs succeed and in managing cashflow, reporting, and growth issues like payroll. Part 2: Exciting emerging growth companies.

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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SPEC Talk Radio will delve into the process of pitching to investors in this upcoming segment. You'll hear from experienced entrepreneurs who have raised capital with their pitches, Sally Williamson (www.sallywilliamson.com) who coaches entrepreneurs doing investor pitches, and Allyson Eman (www.ventureatlanta.org), the coordinator for the upcoming Venture Atlanta Forum.
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To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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SPEC Talk Radio - Entrepreneurs tell how they raised their investment capital! Karen Rands talks with two successful entrepreneurs that about how they successfully raised their angel investor rounds and their strategy and success in raising their second round of financing.

First half hour will show case Michael Valverde of Chain Reaction eCommerce (www.creloaded.com) an open source development platform for ecommerce. The second half hour will show case Bill Doyle of Vystar (www.vytex.com) who has successfully developed a new latex process.

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To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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SPEC Talk Radio will interview Elizabeth Gordon, best selling author of The Chic Entrepreneur: Put your business in higher heels. Building on decades of experience, Elizabeth shares insights for how to grow your business rapidly.

Elizabeth Gordon is a pioneer in what has been called the feminine approach to building and running a business. Her distinct and forward-thinking message has enlightened businessmen and women around the world. She is the author of The Chic Entrepreneur: Put Your Business in Higher Heels.

This business strategy book for women introduces Elizabeth’s unique nine-dimension methodology for creating a successful business and teaches how entrepreneurs can supercharge their business growth using their sass and style.

Elizabeth is also the founder and President of Flourishing Business®, a business advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, that provides strategic business insight to growing companies, using its proprietary methodology.

Flourishing Business Advisors assess companies’ strengths and weaknesses and devise innovative strategies that maximize marketing effectiveness, business model profitability, growth sustainability and business value.

Elizabeth's websites are www.flourishingbusiness.com and www.chicentrepreneur.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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Jason Tyne, strategic player in Sales Partners with Blair Singer, Best Selling Author of Sales Dogs and advisor to Robert Kiyosaki, Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, will share the secrets to avoiding and overcoming the 7 common factors that lead to Entrepreneurial Failure.

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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An exciting segment is planned for SPEC Talk Radio this Friday June 13th at Noon EST with 3 special guests! These exciting companies recently presented at an NBAI Private Equity Forum!

This is an opportunity for investors to hear first hand about a hot new, growing company and for other entrepreneurs to learn from others that are leading the way in building successful business models.

Karen Rands interviews Robert Kuntz of www.Web2upgrade.com, Dan Biggs of www.AztecPacific.com and Robert Arkin of www.sensiotec.com.


To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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Karen will interview Jeff Haynie about his experience building successful technology companies, the challenge in raising capital in different economic markets and the exciting potential of his new company, Appcelerator. (www.appcelerator.com)

The second half will cover how to not confuse an investor so he or she will make a decision to invest.

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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SPEC Talk Radio's special guest will be Michael Halliwell, Director at Taylor Consulting Group. Valuation is the biggest sticking point for companies negotiating for investment or for the sale of their company. (www.taylorgroupconsulting.com)We'll cover the different approaches to reaching the Value of a company.

In addition, we'll cover bootstrapping and methods for increasing value with limited funding. Kenneth Brown, Profit Evangelist and Business Sales Expert of E3C (www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com and www.MyBusinessCommunity.ning.com/profile/KenE3C)shares ideas that he uses in his business.

To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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Joyce Bone of Millionaire Mom.com interviews Karen Rands!

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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Now that I have your attention... We won't actually have a Psychic on this episode of the SE Private Equity Community (SPEC) radio show, but we will review and discuss how a hit TV Show about a psychic and her entrepreneurial husband has touched a nerve of relevance for the entrepreneur in our audience who is seeking capital.

Tune in at www.blogtalkradio.com/karen-rands from noon to 1:00 est, today, Friday May 16th to hear a lively discussion about lessons learned from this hollywood version.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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With 150 participants, the first Southeast Private Equity Conference in Atlanta was an amazing success! SPEC Talk Radio interviews some of the attendees from the first successful Southeast Private Equity Conference 2008 in Atlanta!

Here are some of the companies that called: Kevin Ferrari www.AMPartnersLLC.com, Brian Javeline www.myonlinetoolbox.com, Fabian Leroo www.keyandkeys.com, Ravi Navare www.plasticsandinnovations.com, Allan Collier www.c2capital.com and Payam Lavi www.napwrap.com

In addition, Karen Rands shares her insights about raising money, defines the four types of angel investors and answer questions from callers.

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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With 150 participants, the first South east Private Equity Conference in Atlanta was an amazing success!

SPEC Talk Radio interviews some of the attendees from the first successful Southeast Private Equity Conference 2008 in Atlanta! Here are the companies:

Dr Archie Bertrand DDS www.FILTRx.com, Joe Scott www.hoytgroup.com, Alex Wood www.mychoicenetworks.com,
Tom Wolf www.concordcapitalonline.com, Richard Odessey Maison Trust www.investorwealth.com/mti, Cary Schiffres www.mycoupster.com,
Alex Cruz www.maxumgames.com, Phillip Codrington www.streetchess.org and Elizabeth Gordon www.flourishingbusiness.com

Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to www.getinvestormoney.com

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

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Karen Rands and SPEC Talk Radio bring to life the premier event for early stage companies to connect with capital at the Southeast Private Equity Conference on April 29th. This is the last segment before the conference! Angel Investors will offer special insights and entrepreneurs will present their companies' unique products and services!

The following companies will be interviewed on today's show:

Coupster; Cary Schiffres, (www.mycoupster.com) Innovative web based marketing tool for businesses by proprietary delivery of coupons to subscribers email or on demand to their phone.

Maxum Games; Alex Cruz (www.maxumgames.com/ Revolutionary) software development tools and systems for rapid development of computer games.

Wiresoft; Brennan Watkins (www.wiresoft.net) Delivers Internet Security solutions seamlessly and automatically via its artificial intelligence technology known as Automated Network Administrator (ANA).

AtlantaPetz: Kim Duncan (www.atlantapetz.com) Taps into the growing Pet Lover population that desires the info of pet news and articles on a local level with strategies to roll out to major markets.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com and www.entrepreneurblogspace.com

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SPEC stands for the Southeast Private Equity Conference. This will be the premier event for early stage companies to connect with investors of all types. Go to www.sePrivateEquity.org.

This week we will hear from four companies that will be participating in SPEC: Fabian Leroo of Key&Keys (www.keyandkeys.com), Michael Maziarz of Safelight Security ( www.securityadvisors.com) , Richard Odessey of Maison Trust Investments (www.maisonintl.com) and Brian Javeline of ServusXchange (www.servusXchange.net)

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com and www.entrepreneurblogspace.com

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SPEC - Southeast Private Equity Conference is bridging the capital divide and connecting entrepreneurs with angel investors on April 29th. www.sePrivateEquity.org.

On this Episode you will hear from a key service provider, Andre Levy of Rockridge Financial (www.rockridgefinancial.com) who helps companies put together their key financial documents. Also we will hear from Mark Manesh, the founder and CEO of MicroTechnology International (www.mtiretail.com) This episode is informative and entertaining for investors and entrepreneurs.

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com and www.entrepreneurblogspace.com

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Sophisticated investors understand that a diverse portfolio can produce better investment results and a consistent return. Green companies that are produce alternative energy products are hot right now! These investments make great sense!

Karen Rands interviews Shawn Lesser, President of Sustainable World Capital (www.sworldcapital.com)

Sustainable World Capital is a company focused on connecting profitable sustainable companies of the future with institutional investors worldwide. In order to raise capital and to increase financial market exposure.

These investors will hear about alternative energy investment opportunities and other promising companies at Southeast Private Equity Conference (SPEC) on April 29th in Atlanta, Georgia! Attend this investment conference event to learn more and get exposure to over 60 of these types of investment opportunities at the Southeast Private Equity Conference on April 29th (www.sePrivateEquity.org)

SPEC Talk Radio interviews entrepreneurs, angel investors and strategic partners for the upcoming Southeast Private Equity Conference on April 28th and 29th in Atlanta, Georgia!

SPEC stands for Southeast Private Equity Conference. This will be the the premier event in the south that will bring together 200 members of the capital community and entrepreneur community for a day and half of education, intense networking and deal making!

You can go to www.sePrivateEquity.org to get all the information and sign up to attend!

David Wood of Hand Print Group and Bob Barrow of Barrow Group share their insights on what entrepreneurs need to do be better prepared for attracting capital and achieving business success!

In preparation for networking with potential investors, companies need to have good compelling "capital language" Hot growing emerging growth companies will be participating in the Southeast Private Equity Conference on April 29th (www.sePrivateEquity.org) and other events, need to listen to this expert talk about how to use the 30 second Elevator Pitch to "tell it so you can sell it". Karen Rands is joined by Gayl Murphy, famed interviewer of the stars and advisor to the powerful (www.gaylmurphy.com)

Karen Rands of Kugarand Holdings talks about how start ups and early stage companies can bridge the capital divide through boot-strapping, government assistance, and angel
investors.

Highlights include entrepreneurs succeeding with CEO Space and the opportunity presented to early stage companies with Southeast Private Equity Conference on April 29th in Atlanta GA. www.sePrivateEquity.org.

This is an event that angel investors, fund managers, venture capitalists, and investment bankers will not want to miss! Be there!

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Listen and find out what it takes to raise the money for early stage companies and why wealthy individuals invest in private companies! This is the first Episode of SPEC Talk Radio. SPEC is the Southeast Private Equity Conference scheduled for April 29th. Karen's Guests are SPEC Key Note speaker Wes Moss (www.wesmoss.com) and Karen Rands shares her insights about Connecting Companies with Capital and Capital with Companies.

Check out these websites:www.seprivateequity.org, www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

Karen Rands of Kugarand Holdings talks about investment scams. What are the warning signs? How can you spot a scam artist posing as an investor? How to avoid a scam? What can you do to protect yourself and your business?

Check out these websites:www.seprivateequity.org, www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com

Karen Rands of Kugarand Holdings LLC. talks about how she is solving the capital divide between Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs by hosting two events: NBAI Private Equity Investor Forums and the SouthEast Private Equity Conference.

Angel Investors, are you finding enough quality business deals? Aspiring Entrepreneurs, are you raising enough capital to transform your big idea into a multi-million dollar company?

Karen discusses the benefits and advantages of attending and what companies should participate. Also, she shares what attendees can expect at these events, the potential opportunity, how to register and why her events are successful!

Karen has raised millions of dollars for entrepreneurs! When Karen speaks, people listen to what she has to say about raising money! Do you have what it takes to close the deal?

To Find out More about the Southeast Private Equity Conference visit : www.seprivateequity.org,
For information about other NBAI Private Equity Investor Forums visit: www.nbai.net
For Entrepreneurs seeking capital visit: www.launchfn.com
For Free information and ebooks visit: www.kyrmedia.com,
www.getinvestormoney.com and www.learntobeanangelinvestor.com
For Blogs rich in content on the topic please visit: www.myvirtualangelworld.com and www.entrepreneurblogspace.com

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Karen Rands of Kugarand Holdings LLC. shares her insights about Angel Investing. She addresses some common misconceptions that entrepreneurs have about raising money. Karen answers some tough questions about the process of raising capital. She offers advice that is informative, thoughtful and practical. Karen has raised millions of dollars for entrepreneurs! When Karen speaks, people listen to what she has to say about raising money! Launch Funding Network and The Network for Business Angels and Investors are successfully bringing entrepreneurs and investors together! Listen and find out what it takes to raise the money that your company needs. Do you have what it takes to close the deal?

Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com and www.entrepreneurblogspace.com

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Karen Rands has been working with angel investors since 2001. She began capturing their insights, researching and gathering information regarding angel investing to write a series of books to teach high net-worth individuals how to create wealth through private equity investing. She is the managing director for one of the fastest growing angel investor networks, which has been named most active angel investor group in the Southeast. The 5 book series, "Learn to Be an Angel Investor" has formerly only been available to her network and the members of NBAI (the Network of Business Angels & Investors), but is now being released to the public. This Podcast talks about the inspiration for the ebook series, the content of the ebooks, and where to purchase those books. Plus she give an offer for a free eBook.

www.KugarandHoldings.com (Parent Company)
www.LaunchFundingNetwork.com (Consulting Services for Entrepreneurs)
www.NBAI.net (Membership organization for Investors)
www.LearnToBeAnAngelInvestor.com (free ebook and Investor education)
www.KYRMedia.com (Educational Materials for Investors and Entrepreneurs)
www.MyVirtualAngelWorld.com (Investor Blog)
www.entrepreneurblogspace.com (Entrepreneur Blog)
www.kugarand.podomatic.com (Podcast site)

Even though entrepreneurs aren’t known for thinking small, sometimes they fall short of their goal only because they don’t believe they can achieve or get access to something that really is within their reach. Jill Hope, founder and visionary of Prosperity Studios, Inc, had one last thing standing in her way from being able to realize her dream. Her dream? Deliver an efficient system to 3rd world countries so that they could get the necessary medicine, food, and health aids they need to live and strive. Usually the response would be…. "You want to do what?" LOL. But in Hope’s case, she has contracts with major health agencies and organizations to fund the entire project to the tune of $5 Billion. So what could possibly be the hold up on this incredible endeavor? An Executive Order from President Bush…. "Oh is that all?" So what did Hope do? Did she look at this seemingly impossible task….get an Executive Order from the President of the United States...and give up? NO. She did the next best thing…. get a meeting with Warren Buffett so he could influence the President of the United States to have a meeting with her and to sign the Executive Order!! She shares with me on this podcast how she was able to get that meeting and what that will mean for her initiative. She is on the goal line. She needs just a small bit of angel investor money or other bridge capital and then the flood gates will open and one of the great aspirations of our time will begin to be fulfilled.

More Info for Entrepreneurs: http://www.entrepreneurblogspace.com
Books and Media for Entrepreneurs: http://www.kyrmedia.com
Investor Relations Services for Entrepreneurs: http://www.launchfn.com

Karen Rands of Kugarand Holdings LLC. shares her insights about Angel Investing. Karen has raised millions of dollars for entrepreneurs! When Karen speaks, people listen to what she has to say about raising money!

Launch Funding Network and The Network for Business Angels and Investors are successfully bringing entrepreneurs and investors together!

Listen and find out what it takes to raise the money that your company needs. Do you have what it takes to close the deal? In this interview, Karen answers the following questions: How much money do you need? What does it take to close a deal? What are investors looking for? How do you select the right investor for your company? What are the keys to success?

Check out these company websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com and www.entrepreneurblogspace.com

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