Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2019

They don’t get excited by early stage research, development, or marketing hype. Compare the time frames and costs of alternatives. On the other hand, crowdfunding platform fees cost more than finding investors; as much as five to ten percent of the money you need. Crowdfunding is not the best platform here.

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Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

It’s possible to have a company with literally millions of customers (users) that employs only a handful of people, working in a small rented office, with hardware and software costing in the tens of thousands rather than millions of dollars. Most of our early-stage startup clients fit this description.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

While covering these costs can seem daunting, there are a number of funding opportunities available. Self-funding your invention in the early stages can allow you to retain complete control of your intellectual property, decision-making, and any initial revenue. Using personal resources. Private investment and private loans.

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onstartups.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Startup Reality Distortion #3: The Fallacy Of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). In my role as angel investor and informal startup advisor, the issue of NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) comes up about once or twice a month. . Finally, lets take a look at the cost of actually asking people to sign an NDA.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Having a business strategy that includes an IP strategy will help you make informed decisions, identify opportunities, reduce unforeseen costs and improve your negotiation positions while avoiding long-term negative consequences. There is nothing wrong with using unregistered trade marks to save costs during the early stages of a venture.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

There are various strategies you can employ to mitigate this risk, such as obtaining patents or trademarks, implementing trade secret protection measures, and using non-disclosure agreements with employees and contractors. It’s also imperative to conduct regular audits of your IP assets and keep them up-to-date.

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