Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. You won’t impress investors by claiming that everyone in China needs one, and nobody else has exactly the right features to compete with you. People ask me if they really need ANY business plan, unless they are looking for an outside investor. Solution and benefits. MORE >>

You won’t impress investors by claiming that everyone in China needs one, and nobody else has exactly the same features to compete with you. Unfortunately, a startup with no brand name and no intellectual property is a sitting duck for the big slow company, as soon as they see you gaining a bit of traction. Marty Zwilling. MORE >>

China’s middle class is expected to grow to some 650 million by 2010. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. Selectively protect your intellectual property worldwide. Be ready. MORE >>

For example, I spent 10-15 nights a month not only outside the area but outside the country in places like Russia, China, India, Germany, and South America and, while I developed professional and personal relationships in these places, it would be inherently more difficult to do deals in these regions from afar. In fact, most U.S. License. MORE >>

Manufacturing offshore could impact intellectual property. This comment applies especially to manufacturing in China. Even a trusted manufacturer generally employs numerous subcontractors and this can easily lead to unauthorized copying as well as loss of intellectual property rights, despite patent protection. MORE >>