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Spark of Genius Series

Hello Smart-ups community! I came across this on Mashable and thought this would be a great resource for all those with software start-ups. Microsoft BizSpark is a program that gives software entrepreneurs the support and tools they need, with no upfront costs for three years. So BizSpark has paired up with Mashable to create the Spark of Genius Series. Mashable will feature a new and innovative software company on Mashable.com every week. Of course there are some stipulations, so see if your company qualifies and enter!

 

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Free SWOT Sessions for Entrepreneurs

SWOT SESSIONS IN CORVALLIS
Dates:        2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month
                    Contact John Sechrest to arrange a SWOT session for your start-up.
Fee:            FREE – no kidding!
Timing:     2 hours total (15-25 mins to present, remaining time for feedback/discussion)

This is a one-to-many feedback session. You deliver your business plan to a hand selected group (tailored for your business) of investors, service providers and seasoned entrepreneurs. They review your business plan and offer valuable feedback about the viability of your plan. They will present you with the STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES and THREATS they find and offer recommendations. This group also offers you resources, referrals and other information to help take your business to the next level. If you’re a start-up you should definitely consider attending one of these events. Hear what a fellow entrepreneur has to say about it:

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“The feedback from the experienced business professionals in the SWOT program helped me identify the most important parts of my business plan and presentation to spend time on improving. As an entrepreneur, there are dozens of priorities that seem important to spend time on. This experience helped me choose which of those to focus on so that I could more clearly communicate my value proposition to early stage investors.”

— Nathan Lillegard, CEO of Floragenex

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