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Can A Startup Do OffShore Development? Part 2

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Prosperati HOME BLOG ABOUT CONTACT Blog Can A Startup Do OffShore Development? Part 2 Posted 07.15.2009 in Blog In my previous article ( Can a Startup Do OffShore Development? Part 1 ), I talked about alignment of interest and trust as being the two most critical aspect when starting a new offshore development team.

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Macroeconomics for Startups

OnlyOnce

We have tons of software applications we use at Return Path, none of which require internal system administration, from Salesforce.com for CRM to Intacct for accounting. We all have access to more tools to self-manage productivity than we used to. Cloud computing is another great example here of how companies are doing more with less.

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Five ways we are surviving long term

Berkonomics

Dave’s note: This week we invite long-time CEO of Quicksilver Software to respond to our question: “How have you remained relevant in the gaming software business over so many years?” Interestingly, we’ve won a number of deals by being the not–offshore alternative.

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Five Keys to Our Long Term Survival

Berkonomics

Dave’s Note: William Fisher is CEO of Quicksilver Software, a software and Internet game development company in Southern California. Interestingly, we’ve won a number of deals by being the not-offshore alternative. Most people I know have had extremely bad experiences with offshore development.

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How Venture Capitalists and Government Can Promote Entrepreneurship

David Teten

By contrast, as a venture capitalist, I can report that almost all of our portfolio companies are desperate to hire talented software engineers, and eager to hire in a range of other roles. A team in California is already creating a offshore seastead for non-US citizens who want to build companies in the US.

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Startups Need International, Without the Pitfalls

Startup Professionals Musings

We have heard that there are significant tax advantages in doing business offshore. Manufacturing offshore could impact intellectual property. Documentation and software have to be translated into each local language. This comment applies especially to manufacturing in China. Electrical and safety requirements have to be met.

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‘Going International’ is a Startup Challenge

Startup Professionals Musings

We have heard that there are tax advantages in doing business offshore. Manufacturing offshore could impact intellectual property. Documentation and software have to be translated into each local language. This comment applies especially to manufacturing in China. Products must be adapted to local conditions and regulations.