Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2023

Any mention of “offshore.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Remember the old newspaper publishing rule of “All facts must be verified by two independent sources.”

Securities and Exchange Commission 232

Securities and Exchange Commission Due Diligence Offshore SEC 232

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Don’t follow the examples of institutions in the recent financial meltdown, or certain oil companies working offshore, or the many smaller company examples we have seen in our own neighborhoods.

Software Review 166

Software Review Offshore Leadership .Net 166

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2020

Any mention of “offshore.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Remember the old newspaper publishing rule of “All facts must be verified by two independent sources.”

Due Diligence 354

Due Diligence Securities and Exchange Commission Offshore SEC 354

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Don’t follow the examples of institutions in the recent financial meltdown, or certain oil companies working offshore, or the many smaller company examples we have seen in our own neighborhoods.

Software Review 250

Software Review Offshore Leadership .Net 250

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Personal funds imply the most commitment, and offshore funding is most suspect. Look for investor experience in your business domain, as well as evidence of integrity and trustworthiness. Check the content of the investor’s website, and pay particular attention to the source of funds.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Offshore 257

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

Don’t expect a contract company, either offshore, onshore, or near-shore, to implement a vision that is still in your head. Focus on operational processes, rather than innovative new ones. It’s hard to write a detailed specification on an evolving new service, process, or product that embodies your core competency.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 28, 2015

Don’t follow the examples of institutions in the recent financial meltdown, or certain oil companies working offshore, or the many smaller company examples we have seen in our own neighborhoods.

Founder 120

Founder Software Review Offshore Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2016

Personal funds imply the most commitment, and offshore funding is most suspect. Look for investor experience in your business domain, as well as evidence of integrity and trustworthiness. Check the content of the investor’s website, and pay particular attention to the source of funds.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Offshore 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2010

Tags: startup software outsource offshore business.

Software 129

Software Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete 129

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Any mention of “offshore.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Remember the old newspaper publishing rule of “All facts must be verified by two independent sources.”

Securities and Exchange Commission 240

Securities and Exchange Commission Offshore SEC Iran 240

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2011

Any mention of “offshore.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Remember the old newspaper publishing rule of “All facts must be verified by two independent sources.”

Securities and Exchange Commission 232

Securities and Exchange Commission Offshore SEC Iran 232

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2022

Outsourcing and manufacturing “offshore” have become the norm. Large corporations no longer create jobs in their home location. There is no shortage of data to support the assertion that the old large corporations have lost more jobs than they’ve created at home. Entrepreneurs growing companies create more value and more jobs.

Artificial Inteligence 315

Artificial Inteligence Offshore Merger Technical Review 315

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2010

Any mention of “offshore”. Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Remember the old newspaper publishing rule of “All facts must be verified by two independent sources.”

Securities and Exchange Commission 176

Securities and Exchange Commission Offshore SEC Iran 176

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore. Look for a background and experience in your industry, as well as quality and style. Conduct a routine credit and criminal check, using commercial services like HireRight. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true.

Due Diligence 241

Due Diligence Entrepreneur Offshore Angel Groups 241

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore. Look for a background and experience in your industry, as well as quality and style. Conduct a routine credit and criminal check, using commercial services like HireRight. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true.

Due Diligence 224

Due Diligence Offshore Angel Groups Matching 224

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Outsourcing and manufacturing “offshore” have become the norm. Large corporations no longer create jobs in their home location. There is no shortage of data to support the assertion that the old large corporations have lost more jobs than they’ve created at home. Entrepreneurs growing companies create more value and more jobs.

Engineer 219

Engineer Entrepreneur Offshore Merger 219

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Outsourcing and manufacturing “offshore” have become the norm. Large corporations no longer create jobs in their home location. There is no shortage of data to support the assertion that the old large corporations have lost more jobs than they’ve created at home. Entrepreneurs growing companies create more value and more jobs.

Entrepreneur 263

Entrepreneur Offshore Merger Technical Review 263

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Outsourcing and manufacturing “offshore” have become the norm. Large corporations no longer create jobs in their home location. There is no shortage of data to support the assertion that the old large corporations have lost more jobs than they’ve created at home. Entrepreneurs growing companies create more value and more jobs.

Offshore 139

Offshore Merger Technical Review Distribution 139

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2022

Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. Find global sources now. This may not be politically correct these days, but smart startups are looking globally to source their products from the very beginning.

Global 266

Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 266

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Outsourcing and manufacturing “offshore” have become the norm. Large corporations no longer create jobs in their home location. There is no shortage of data to support the assertion that the old large corporations have lost more jobs than they’ve created at home. Entrepreneurs growing companies create more value and more jobs.

Offshore 120

Offshore Startup Merger Technical Review 120

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. Find global sources now. This may not be politically correct these days, but smart startups are looking globally to source their products from the very beginning.

Global 235

Global North America Intellectual Property Marketing 235

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2011

We have heard that there are significant tax advantages in doing business offshore. Manufacturing offshore could impact intellectual property. By Ernst Gemassmer Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Proctor and Gamble and others derive more than half of their revenues from international activities.

Intellectual Property 228

Intellectual Property Offshore Europe Silicon Valley 228

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. Find global sources now. This may not be politically correct these days, but smart startups are looking globally to source their products from the very beginning.

Global 136

Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 136

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. Find global sources now. This may not be politically correct these days, but smart startups are looking globally to source their products from the very beginning.

Global 244

Global North America Intellectual Property Entrepreneur 244

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2012

Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. Find global sources now. This may not be politically correct these days, but smart startups are looking globally to source their products from the very beginning.

North America 260

North America Intellectual Property Marketing Offshore 260

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2011

Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. Find global sources now. This may not be politically correct these days, but smart startups are looking globally to source their products from the very beginning.

Global 258

Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 258

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2015

Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. Find global sources now. This may not be politically correct these days, but smart startups are looking globally to source their products from the very beginning.

Global 120

Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 120

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

We have heard that there are tax advantages in doing business offshore. Manufacturing offshore could impact intellectual property. By Ernst Gemassmer Most of us have read that Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Proctor and Gamble and others derive more than half of their revenues from international activities.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Offshore Silicon Valley Europe 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2010

Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. Find global sources now. This may not be politically correct these days, but smart startups are looking globally to source their products from the very beginning.

North America 223

North America Intellectual Property Offshore Startup 223