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"Both Sides of the Table" Blog by Mark Suster (2x entrepreneur turned VC)
 
Venture Capital Engine for Job Creation (VC News)
 
Biotech entrepreneurs say investors take longer than ever
 
Device Approval 101

From MedicalDeviceLink.com -- "It’s never too late to learn the basic steps of getting a medical device to market. The regulatory pathway may have some undesired twists and turns if OEMs aren’t careful..."

 
Startups and Venture Capitalists Beware (communications blog)

Communications danger zones discussed in this interesting article by communications specialist Matt Eventoff (on developing central message and presenting).

 
What to Be When I Grow Up

Entrepreneur Richard Caruso ponders the question  of personal fulfillment a lot. Caruso, 65, is the founder of the Uncommon Individual Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to helping people realize their dreams, thereby "releasing the uncommon individual" within.

 
Blog: More reasons to watch your burn (Ed Sim, Beyond VC)

Blogpost of Ed Sim founding member and Managing Director of early stage VC firm Dawntreader Ventures (mainly focused on IT and which was established in 1998). The blog on cash burn is relevant to any business.

 
Facilities Report (Costs): Greater Philadelphia Offers the Lowest Office Space Rental Rates of U.S. Metro Markets
 
Other Resources: Pennsylvania Business Assistance Programs

Summary:
PA offers more than 100 programs aimed at helping businesses start, grow, locate, and prosper. This tool will help you narrow the search for financial assistance programs that are applicable to your company, so you can find the appropriate funding with ease.  
Other Resources: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

Summary:
Funding (see program finder)  for grants, loans and initiatives offered to businesses.  
Blog:  from Seed Media, which produces science publications in print and online, is seeking to broaden its audience through a network of blogs devoted to science and science-related subjects. The network is available at  
Surveys: Entrepreneur's Corner: Venture One

Summary:
Surveys and other free information.  
Articles: Entrepreneur-Focused Articles From VC Firm iNCUBiC

Summary:
A variety of articles for entrepreneurs including:  "How to Start Your Own Business", "Prepare Yourself to Become an Entrepreneur" and "Developing a Business Plan"  
Articles/Blogs: Entrepreneurial Success According to Paul Grahm and Madeline Albright, by David Hornik via Venture Blog

Summary:
Follow link to read David's posting on Venture Blog on the critical difference between a confident vs. a certain CEO.  David works with August Capital, Menlo Park, CA.  
Presentation: Merck & Co., Inc. - Areas of Interest

Summary: 
This presentation details initiatives that Merck & Co., Inc. describes as potential areas of investment.  
Report: PriceWaterhouseCoopers: The User Friendly Accounting and Tax Guide for Venture Backed Companies
 
Article: The 10, 20, 30 rule of PowerPoint by Guy Kawasaki

Summary: 
Presentation tips from acclaimed marketing authority and author, Guy Kawasaki.  
Report: The Kauffman Foundation on Entrepreneurial Compensation
 
The Milken Institute: Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Report

Summary: 
 Published in 2005, this Milken Institute study discusses Greater Philadelphia's place as a premiere national hub for life sciences.  
Supporting and Enhancing Your Growth Initiatives

Summary: Supporting and Enhancing your Growth Initiatives Growth Topic: Barriers to Adoption (c) Business Development Resources, Inc.