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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Software Patents

Startup Professionals Musings

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. I say this with conviction even after I survived the process, and have a software patent pending. Software technology changes rapidly.

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How To Improve Software Project Management Efficiency

YoungUpstarts

Software project managers have it rough: from fulfilling the interests of stakeholders with limited resources and time, constantly-updating technologies – it seems like a never-ending battle. Finding these definitions early in the game will prevent them from feeling like something is lacking. Show evidence. Calculating resources.

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Getting A Software Patent Is Valuable But Frustrating

Startup Professionals Musings

For a software startup, a patent can be the intellectual property providing the key competitive advantage, or it can be an expensive non-defensible bureaucratic nightmare -- or both. Some argue to simply eliminate software patents, while others put their hopes in U.S. Patent offices can’t keep up with software technology.

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How Software Developers Can Be Set Up For Failure

YoungUpstarts

The outright and abject failure of a software development project is a surprisingly common occurrence, and the reasons for a specific project’s failure tend to revolve around three easily avoidable mistakes. Poorly defined goals and objectives represent an unfortunately common source of endless frustration for a software developer.

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How to Get Your Remote Accounts Team to Operate Efficiently

The Startup Magazine

Leverage Cloud-Based Accounting Software Embracing cloud-based accounting software is fundamental for fostering collaboration and streamlining processes within a remote accounts team. The document management software will of course have remote file management features.

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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Software Patents

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I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. I say this with conviction even after I survived the process, and have a software patent pending. Software technology changes rapidly.

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UX Design Software To Create Appealing Prototypes

YoungUpstarts

Creating a great prototype starts with using the right software. Here are some great examples of UX software to help create appealing prototypes. This software is 100% web-based, so there are no bulky files to download and install on your computer. If you’re looking to create high-fidelity prototypes, look no further than Proto.