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7 Lessons They Don’t Teach You In Crowdfunding School

Startup Professionals Musings

Keep all IP details close to the vest. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 02/17/2016. Crowdfunding platforms don’t have the facilities to handle non-disclosure agreements that you might expect from every professional investor. Don’t forget to account for the time and cost of crowdfunding campaigns.

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Going Global: 8 Things to Consider If You Want to Expand Your Business

Up and Running

If a local employee has a vested interest in the company, they are arguably more inclined to assist with introductions than they are likely to hire a translator. Many businesses throughout the world are struggling to protect their ideas and intellectual property (IP) rights, particularly when expanding into international markets.

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