An NDA, or Non-Disclosure Agreement, is an essential business acronym that often takes many forms. It is also known clandestinely as a secrecy agreement, and can also be called a CDA (a confidential disclosure agreement), a CA (confidentiality agreement), or a PIA (proprietary information agreement). MORE >>

Other than a non-disclosure agreement, is there another way to prevent someone else from using the idea (especially when it's an internet startup idea and does not involve a physical product or invention)? Rujul wrote: I'm planning on starting a new business with my friend, and was wondering how I can protect my idea. Good luck. MORE >>

Reduce costs by doing your own IP searches first. The cost savings may be upwards of 50%, and sometimes more. Invest in well-written non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Companies like Facebook and Twitter show that intellectual property isn't the must-have it once was. Launch first, patent later… if at all. MORE >>

Determining which of these methods of staffing software development projects is right for your company can be a challenging endeavor, and three opposing characteristics of business need to be considered: cost, risk and convenience. Properly handling risk management, decision making and cost control demands flexibility and advanced planning. MORE >>

few quick exercises can help you develop the right content for a complete selling memo, along with advice for how to distribute the information to prospective buyers and why and how to obtain confidentiality agreements beforehand. Inventory to be included at cost). Statement of seller's willingness to sign a non-compete agreement. MORE >>