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Non-Disclosures Can Protect Your Idea, Or Destroy It

Startup Professionals Musings

First of all, I will admit that there is some risk involved with talking to any potential investors, even with an agreement, just as there is risk in all the elements of your plan, product and market opportunity. If required, all agreements can be renewed before they expire. CDA entrepreneur idea NDA non-disclosure startup'

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7 Lessons They Don’t Teach You In Crowdfunding School

Startup Professionals Musings

Crowdfunding is the hot new vehicle for raising money to support your entrepreneurial efforts, with over 1,250 website platforms around the world to help you, according to a 2015 industry report. An advantage of professional investors is their validation of required amounts for marketing, inventory and staffing.

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7 Reasons Smart Startups Establish 'Coopetition'

Startup Professionals Musings

Complementary advantages can expand both markets. A strategic partnership, sharing common gains, should be a growth opportunity by expanding the market for both. It leads to referral agreements and affiliate marketing. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 9/11/2015. Be cautious, but not paranoid.