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The Cost Equation for a Startup is Better Than Ever

Startup Professionals Musings

Establishing the legal structure for your business, registering trademarks, filing copyrights and patents, and drafting partnership agreements used to require extensive attorney fees and ongoing consultation. I now see and believe business plans that budget $1K for all this, versus a previous $20K or more. Facilities and staff.

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You Don’t Need to be Rich to be an Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

Establishing the legal structure for your business, registering trademarks, filing copyrights and patents, and drafting partnership agreements used to require extensive attorney fees and ongoing consultation. I now see and believe business plans that budget $1K for all this, versus a previous $20K or more. Facilities and staff.

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8 Key Rules for Starting a Business on a Shoestring

Startup Professionals Musings

Create a business plan online, but don’t wait for funding. Too many entrepreneurs still think plans are for investors, and investors are required to build a startup. You need a simple plan to set real milestones, and you don’t need investors. Both are wrong. Find do-it-yourself facilities for hardware prototypes.

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The Cost Equation for a Startup is Better Than Ever

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Establishing the legal structure for your business, registering trademarks, filing copyrights and patents, and drafting partnership agreements used to require extensive attorney fees and ongoing consultation. I now see and believe business plans that budget $1K for all this, versus a previous $20K or more. Facilities and staff.

Cost 139
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Be Part of the Entrepreneurial Revolution

Startup Professionals Musings

Establishing the legal structure for your business, registering trademarks, filing copyrights and patents, and drafting partnership agreements used to require extensive attorney fees and ongoing consultation. I now see and believe business plans that budget $1K for all this, versus a previous $20K or more. Facilities and staff.

Burn Rate 125
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Twitter Link Roundup #135 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

More Than Half of Small-Business Owners Go Without Pay – [link]. Fall In Love With Your Business, Not Your Business Plan – [link]. crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: RentValet – [link]. Fall In Love With Your Business, Not Your Business Plan – [link].

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Twitter Link Roundup #244 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More

crowdSPRING Blog

Small Business and Startups: The 3-Page Business Plan |crowdSPRING Blog – crowdspring.co/1ELemYv. 4 Lessons On Running A Successful Business From Best Buy’s CEO | Fast Company – crowdspring.co/1qN4a9J. China’s Online Holiday Sets Record $9.3B 1ESnCtK. | Co.Design – crowdspring.co/10MNd8q.