Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? It’s often possible to “ design around ” a patent to operate a business that achieves similar results in different ways.) Developing Web content (both the design and underlying code) (copyright, trademark). Barriers to entry ? Easier said than done!)

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

Gust

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Recently, entrepreneurs in many countries have been soliciting investment through “crowd funding” websites designed specifically for fundraising purposes. A portfolio of 25 investments in startup companies is considered prudent diversification, providing a reasonable chance of excellent portfolio yields.

Securities and Exchange Commission 154

Securities and Exchange Commission Accredited Investor Angel Investor Due Diligence 154

Gust

AUGUST 24, 2014

Here your objective is to make money with the portfolio, with high markup and low markup items, depending on competition, lock-in, value delivered, and loyal customers. It can be a very competitive approach, but the product must be designed and built to provide good utility at many levels. Product line pricing. Razor blade model.

Revenue 184

Revenue Startup Retention Internet 184

Gust

MAY 24, 2012

Management control is further entrenched by other provisions including a “controlled company” designation , exempting the company from the customary stock exchange-imposed corporate governance rules that apply to the vast majority of public companies in the post-Sarbanes-Oxley era.

IPO 159

IPO Equity Common Stock Stock 159