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LaunchPoint Receives $3.5M in Series B Funding

By christine | Published: February 16, 2012 Leave a comment
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Creating a Business Plan

By Susan Payton | Published: February 8, 2011 Leave a comment
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FeeFighters’ Ninjas Get $1.6 Million From Investors

By christine | Published: January 24, 2011 1 Comment
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Born to Sell Interview

By Susan Payton | Published: December 7, 2010 Leave a comment
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How to Create an Investor Deck

By Susan Payton | Published: December 2, 2010 4 Comments
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