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What intellectual property (IP) steps should a startup take?

NZ Entrepreneur

The IPO did not proceed. It is vital to know early on what IP protection a startup can have, what the benefits will be, and what the costs will be to secure such protection over time. Using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can ensure your know-how is not misused. The shotgun approach.

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9 Business Acronyms You Need To Know

YoungUpstarts

IPO stands for Initial Public Offering, and is the first sale of a private stock to the public. Most recently, the mass media has been concerned with the Facebook IPO. An NDA, or Non-Disclosure Agreement, is an essential business acronym that often takes many forms. EBITDA is often used in loans covenants.