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Intellectual Property for Startups in the Real World

Gust

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. Designing and producing marketing and PR materials (copyright, trademark).

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How I Got the Monkey Off My Back – Today Was a Good Day

Both Sides of the Table

It turns out it actually takes time to build a high-growth business with differentiated intellectual property and roll out large, enterprise-class marketing solutions. I remain a huge supporter and am very proud of our accomplishments and hugely optimistic about our future. 5 years ago.

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Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

Corporations increasingly see social media as a key PR, communications and marketing medium. Formerly, he was Managing Director of both Product Management and of Business Development at Los Angeles Times Interactive. Before that, he was VP, Client Strategy at Blast Radius.

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The Ultimate Guide for Starting and Running a Business at Home

Up and Running

Important software: Business planning and management software. Customer relationship management software. Project and resource management solutions. Protect any intellectual property you may own by applying for copyrights, trademarks, or patents. Build an active online presence (be your own PR person!).

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Tips To Avoid Business Failure

YoungUpstarts

When possible, make PR investments and keep an active and relevant social network (e.g., Don’t be in a rush to hire “top” managers. Startups are limited in their pool of potential managers. The best managers work for the best businesses. blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). Startups are not good businesses, they’re risky.

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The Ultimate Work From Home Checklist

Up and Running

Protect any intellectual property you may own by applying for copyrights, trademarks, or patents. Important software: Business planning and management software. Customer relationship management software. Project and resource management solutions. Build an active online presence (be your own PR person!).

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Labor Day! Let’s Celebrate the Workers

crowdSPRING Blog

Most of our posts on the crowdSPRING Blog focus on managing businesses and startups; we often write about best practices, and offer plenty of practical tips for managers. She is as knowledgable about our business and our community as anyone and she does her job with as much grace and good humor as I have seen in 30 years in management.

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