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10 Common Startup Mistakes That Are Rarely Admitted

Startup Professionals Musings

Even non-profits need a profitable business model to offset staff and operating costs. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Don’t get caught in the myth that you shouldn’t worry about monetization until after you have a large customer base. Assume passion level defines business opportunity.

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10 Popular Business Strategies That Most Often Fail

Startup Professionals Musings

Even non-profits need a profitable business model to offset staff and operating costs. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Don’t get caught in the myth that you shouldn’t worry about monetization until after you have a large customer base. Assume passion level defines business opportunity.

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9 Crucial Elements Of Every New Venture Funding Pitch

Startup Professionals Musings

The business proposals I see often target multiple unrelated segments, such as consumers, enterprises, and government. Every business, including non-profits, need a viable source of revenue to cover the costs of operation and sustainability. Identify your intellectual property or “secret sauce.”

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10 Shortcuts To Startup Success I Don’t Recommend

Startup Professionals Musings

Even non-profits need a profitable business model to offset staff and operating costs. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Don’t get caught in the myth that you shouldn’t worry about monetization until after you have a large customer base. Assume passion level defines business opportunity.

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10 Paths Which Often Lead To Early Business Failure

Startup Professionals Musings

Even non-profits need a profitable business model to offset staff and operating costs. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Don’t get caught in the myth that you shouldn’t worry about monetization until after you have a large customer base. Assume passion level defines business opportunity.

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The Law on Fonts and Typefaces: Frequently Asked Questions

crowdSPRING Blog

Many people do not understand the law governing the use of typefaces and fonts. Under the 1976 Copyright Act (United States), the copyright owner has the exclusive right to reproduce, adapt, distribute, publicly perform and publicly display the work. Typically, your right to sub-license a font is governed by the EULA.

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What Is Blockchain and How Does It Influence Your Business?

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This innovation is a radical advancement in the way businesses operate. For example, it can be applied to data and intellectual property ownership. Using cryptography, a distributed blockchain informs all participants that an asset has changed ownership. It is one of the ventures that Mohamed Soltan is interested in.