Here is more information on crowd funding. They have not been vetted but you can always learn by reading.. Crowd funding site:
http://www.indiegogo.com
Here is a link to 13 more business funding sites:
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Posted by Steven Matheny on Friday, March 9, 2012,
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This workshop will teach you how to seek funds to grow your early stage venture. We will focus on identifying the right source of capital and developing the appropriate fundraising strategy and process. We will discuss the legal aspects of fundraising, valuation, and effective negotiation strategies. By following the practices learned in this workshop, you will better navigate the fundraising process.
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Posted by David Woods on Monday, February 6, 2012,
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This is your opportunity to learn how to build your invention and get money to do it.
Orlando Mini Maker Faire and FamiLAB, Orlando’s Hackerspace (Community Lab) have partnered to create “Makerships” to help 3 deserving recipients create (or finish) amazing projects to be displayed & demonstrated at Orlando Mini Maker Faire 2012, held on May 26th at FamiLAB in Longwood, FL.
Makership Award Recipients will receive $CASH$ and three months of FamiLAB “Maker” level membership in order... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Woods on Thursday, September 29, 2011,
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Not free ($169) but a great place to network and learn... and Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank will be there.
The B.I.G. Summit is a premier event for Business Innovation and Growth, attracting entrepreneurs and business leaders from Central Florida. This powerful day of learning, idea sharing, discussing new opportunities and forging new business relationships is about building a strong and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem right here in our region. What better way to grow your business than t... Continue reading ...
I believe that your email regarding the Edison Nation project is missing an important piece of information. They are not just seeking a "licensing agreement" with inventors. If you read the fine print you will discover that by submitting a product idea you are completely giving up the rights to your invention (Exhibit A, section 1A). That is far beyond a licensing agreement. I don't have a problem with granting an exclusive license to Edison Nation, but I certainly have a problem with handing... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Woods on Monday, March 14, 2011,
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The Wolrd of Inventors convention at Tampa Convention Center has been postponed indefinately. Apparently there has not been sufficient activity on their website to warrant scheduling the event. It has been explained to the organizer that they need to advertize in Inventor's Digest and provide more warning to our organizations to expect to be taken seriously. They have not given up yet. When they surface again let us give them the support they need. Wouldn't it be nice to have a major inv... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Woods on Monday, November 15, 2010,
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The earlier listing is a notice that Edison Nation is doing casting for their season 4 Everyday Edisons. I reviewed their casting agreement and it is not the same as their regular agreements. I am not an attorney and am not offering legal advice but I want to make sure you read and understand their agreement. It appears to me they take assignment of your IP forever but only pay you royalties for 20 years. That may be a good deal for you. But they also maintain control of your IP for 5 ye... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Woods on Friday, November 12, 2010,
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Everyday Edisons is back. The Emmy® award-winning reality series, featuring "ordinary people with extraordinary ideas," is back for more for Season 4.
Everyday Edisons is coming to you and casting Season 4 online at Edison Nation.
We will pick 10 outstanding innovations. All it takes is a great idea. Give yours a shot at success and find out if you have what it takes to become an "Everyday Edison!" Continue reading ...
Drs. Pamela and Forrest Bird honored us with their presence and knowledge during our October meeting at the Orlando Main Library on Saturday Oct. 2nd. Pam talked briefly about what we need to do to get out inventions to market. She has literally written the book on it. It is called Inventing for Dummies. She also is the president of a very successful invention marketing firm, Innovative Product Technologies, Inc. which helps independent inventors get their products licensed amungst other ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Catherine Hettinger on Sunday, September 5, 2010,
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The Challenge invites people to come together to take on one of the world’s toughest challenges - building the next-generation power grid to meet the needs of the 21st century. Selected Ecomagination Challenge entrants will be offered the opportunity to develop a commercial relationship with GE. If you are going to put in an entry do it soon because your ranking depends on how many votes you get before the end of the month. Get more information at: http://challenge.ecomagination.com/ct/c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dr. Michael Hassan on Friday, September 3, 2010,
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Speaker: Jerry Ross Date: Sept. 7, 2010 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM Location: Disney Entrepreneur Center - 315 E. Robinson St., Ste 100, Orlando 32801 RSVP: pat@disneyec.com, or call 407-420-4843 Surviving a tough economy requires rethinking your business, and developing those basic skills that make a business strong. Join Jerry Ross is this practical and motivational session as he shares his time tested tactics for getting a business through tough times! This seminar will inspire you to action and motiva... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Woods on Tuesday, August 17, 2010,
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Looking for more information on getting your business rolling? Check out the 5th Annual Entrepreneur Fair at the Downtown Sheraton. Get the full scoop at http://www.disneyec.com/pdf/5th-Annual-Entrepreneur-Fair.pdf. Continue reading ...
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