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6 Guidelines On How And When To Use Non-Disclosures

Startup Professionals Musings

As an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often have to deal with people who are convinced that they must get me to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before they begin talks about their new venture. Don’t ask for an NDA from trusted investors and advisors.

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7 Lessons They Don’t Teach You In Crowdfunding School

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Crowdfunding interest, by definition, is primarily from non-professional investors who are more focused on features and value, rather than the financials of your business. Project your costs as diligently as your revenues. Don’t forget to account for the time and cost of crowdfunding campaigns.

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3 Things to Consider When Staffing a Software Development Project

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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. Below is an overview of what you need to consider and the pros and cons of each option for IT staffing.

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7 Reasons Smart Startups Establish 'Coopetition'

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, think of all the specialized social-media sites that allow the use of your Facebook or Twitter credentials, instead of forcing a new one. Here are the other reasons to use this strategy: It reduces common costs and customer learning curves. And growth is the lifeblood of every startup. Be cautious, but not paranoid.

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HOW TO: Build an App for Your Small Business

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Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

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The Ultimate Inventor’s Guide to Inventing Things

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To find out what people are complaining about, read forums, turn to your social media accounts, and read reviews. Of course, you could also calculate your price based on the cost of materials and manufacture. The non-disclosure agreement (NDA). What are other people always complaining about?

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Defending Groundbreaking Ideas From Killer Competition

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Fortunately, a provisional patent costs much less and can be put into place quickly to keep your idea secure. Remember, though, it is only good for a year, after which you will need to convert it into a non-provisional application. If possible, consider using a non-disclosure agreement.