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     Watch Those Meta Tags: When you set out to write the HTML code for your Web site, beware of online trademark issues. It's a hazy, but developing, field of Web law. Legal expert Rochelle S. Blaustein gives pointers on watching those tags in this Q&A.


     It All Ads Up on the Web: Until recently most advertising on the Web wasn't much different from ads appearing in print, on the radio and on television – the pitches were similar. But as Web users have become more plentiful and more sophisticated, so have online ads.


     Desktop Response for Start-up SOS: Are your accounts receivable also unmanageable? Is HR out of control? Some young tech companies are turning to Ernie for online consulting.


     The Comic Life of a VC: Keeping up with the VC lingo that's permeating the tech space can be a daunting chore, but The VC comic adds a little humor to the task.


     Entering the E-Commerce Space: If you missed the Netpreneur Stars of E-Commerce event, read this Q&A with moderator Gary Arlen for his account of the evening's main message and then check out the full transcript.


     Nurture Me and Name Your Fee: Does your start-up need both business advice and big bucks? Meet Tony Carter, who runs a local incubator for Internet-related start-ups – for-profit style.


     Staging a Dress Rehearsal: If you're concerned about honing your message, maybe you should practice your product presentation before a quality audience. Jeff Bergman shows how valuable a StoryBoard session can be.


     Perfecting Your Elevator Speech: Scott Cary coaches you on how to position yourself when face-to-face with John Dough in the elevator.


     Gaining Access to Women-Owned Businesses: Venture capitalist Patty Abramson gives pointers on finding money and accessing the local "girls" network. It's good advice for boys, too.


     Convincing an Investor to Read Your Plan: Valerie Gaydos offers advice on approaching potential funders.


     Bill Melton Brings Us the New Nerd Net: CyberCash's Bill Melton explains how to grab attention in the e-commerce space.


     Mr. Ubiquity: Q&A With John May: In the May/June TechCapital issue, John May discussed his new rent-a-VC service.


     Where the Angels Are: In the first Entrepreneurs Q&A, Charles Heller told us where the area's angels are.

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