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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION RESULTS

Seven new members and one incumbent board member were recently elected to the Technology Council Board of Directors. They will each serve a two-year term (2007 – 2008). With top-notch technology backgrounds and experience in a wide variety of industries— including health care and entertainment—these visionaries and critical thinkers bring the TCOSC board a welcome diversity of professional backgrounds. The board welcomes its newest members and is excited about working together to fulfill its mission of supporting technology companies throughout Southern California.

Please join us in welcoming our 2007 Board of Directors.
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AND THE AWARD GOES TO…

Sold out for the 8th year in a row, the 13th Annual Software Council Software Industry Awards event was truly a night of shining stars. Featuring the best and brightest technology leaders in Southern California today, we honored the individuals and companies that have made extraordinary contributions to the growth of Southern California as a center for technological innovation.

Congratulations to our award recipients and finalists!
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HOW PRIVATE COMPANIES CAN FEND OFF FRAUD
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ “Growing Your Business”

Fraud Happens, But It Doesn’t Have To
If your CFO were stealing money from your company, would you know? Are company assets, such as inventory, being misappropriated? Have you ever checked to see if Vendor # 28 is really providing all the services for which your company has been paying—or if the vendor even exists? The 2006 Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud and Abuse by the Association for Certified Financial Examiners estimates that the average company loses the equivalent of about 5-6 percent of its annual revenue through fraud.
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THE SECRETS TO SUCCESSFUL TECHNOLOGY SALES
By Jens Welling, Founder, GoGoLimit.com

A Guide To The Right Hire And Retaining Great Sales People
Finding the right sales people directly impacts any manager’s career, and if you are the CEO of a start-up company it is crucial to your company’s survival. Here are 7 steps to consider:

"On April 12, the Technology Council will host an event that will focus on the issues of finding, hiring and motivating the best sales people. We have a dynamic panel of experienced speakers who will share their experiences with you.
Click here to register online or for more details. "

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UPDATE ON TECHNOLOGY SALES IN EUROPE: THE EU'S EFFORTS AT CONSISTENCY
By Vito A. Costanzo, Attorney, Holland & Knight, LLP

Until recently, U.S. technology companies doing business in Europe have encountered many frustrations in dealing with different regulatory frameworks imposed in each county. However, while the emerging power of the European Union (EU) is often viewed as an obstacle to U.S. economic power, the EU is increasingly providing a uniform framework to U.S. businesses selling technology and other products to European customers.
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GETTING INK: DO’S AND DON’TS FOR BUILDING MEDIA RELATIONSHIPS
By Jeff Seedman, account supervisor, Ruder Finn West

For many of today’s technology companies, working effectively with media can be crucial to breaking through the clutter and ensuring your message is delivered effectively to your target audience. However, when busy executives are looking at long “to do” lists in front of them, working with media can sometimes seem daunting and trivial. Fear not.
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PITFALLS OF FRIENDS & FAMILY, ANGEL AND VC FUNDING
By Lee M. Weinberg, Executive Committee, Tech Coast Angels Los Angeles, and Partner at Dreier, Stein & Kahan LLP

There is money, and then there is money.

If you are an entrepreneur, you probably know how much money you want for your new or growing venture, but do you know whose money you want? Tony Soprano’s money might come with some expectations and risks that you might not want to take. And so might money from your family and friends, a group of angel investors, or from venture capitalists (VCs).
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Gordon Benzie
Apriso Corporation
Andrew Shikiar
Luminance Consulting Services
Umesh Lalwani
Assigncorp
Paul Pacun
Meiotic Inc.
Ray Shah
Capital Management Group
Martin Harris
MyShowz Inc.
Chris Armato
CDCAS
Vivien Dracon
Pcubed
Mark Carpenter
Centricity Communications LLC
John Shaw
Service Machines, Inc.
Todd Gilman
Circa Information Technologies, Inc.
Tim Britt
Synoptek
Alex Nesbitt
Coplenish, Inc.
Mike Reid
Tryarc, LLC
Dave Toomey
CRESA Partners
Doug Holtz
Two Roads Professional Resources
Cindy Turrieta
FireScope, Inc.
Allen Starczyk
WhiteStar Enterprises, Inc.
Richard Neff
Greenberg Glusker

CONTENTS

  • Board Of Directors Election Results
  • And The Award Goes To…
  • How Private Companies Can Fend Off Fraud
  • Secrets To Successful Technology Sales
  • Update on Technology Sales In Europe
  • Getting Ink: Dos and Don’ts for Building Media Relationships
  • Pitfalls of Friends & Family, Angel and VC Funding
  • Thanks To New And Returning Members
  • UPCOMING EVENTS
    April 4
    Bottom Line - Sales is the Key The Secrets to Successful Technology Sales

    April 12
    Shaking the MoneyTree

    May 3
    IMPROVE YOUR IQ (Innovation Quotient)

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    Sue Taylor

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