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Here are a few of the most recent stories that you might have missed:

Startup Fundraising 101 — The process of raising capital is filled with land mines. Bernard Moon, who has raised over $49 million in venture capital, runs through things entrepreneurs need to know as they seek investors.

Want to improve your odds? Think hardware — While Web services and software are often favored by entrepreneurs, the hardware field — especially consumer electronics — can be a much easier place to achieve success.

Seven common errors when writing a business plan — Compiling a formal business plan can be a daunting task for an entrepreneur. While they’re not as hard to put together as you might think, there are still some common errors entrepreneurs make.

Setting your company’s valuation — What’s the biggest mistake an entrepreneur can make? According to Jason Green, Founding Partner at Emergence Capital, it’s responding to the question about the valuation of their business.

Ecovadis helps businesses green their supply chains — Our Startup Spolight feature focuses on a company that lets clients weigh the environmental and humanitarian impacts of their supply chains.

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