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7 Keys To Strategic Partnerships That Profit Everyone

Startup Professionals Musings

Always start with a formal proposal, limited in scope to a specific common objective or technology, for a limited amount of time, bounded by a two-way non-disclosure statement. With this agreement in place, there are a host of ways that both sides can win: Share common technology. Benchmark your practices against a true peer.

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7 Ways Getting In Bed With The Enemy Can Be Win-Win

Startup Professionals Musings

Always start with a formal proposal, limited in scope to a specific common objective or technology, for a limited amount of time, bounded by a two-way non-disclosure statement. With this agreement in place, there are a host of ways that both sides can win: Share common technology. Benchmark your practices against a true peer.

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Paranoid Companies Miss the Best New Opportunities

Startup Professionals Musings

For instance, Dell and HP are strong competitors on notebook computers, but both offer Intel processors, rather than building their own to keep component costs down and broaden their application market through compatibility. Up-sell related products after the initial sale. Cross endorsement.

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Your Toughest Competitor May be Your Best Partner

Startup Professionals Musings

For instance, Dell and HP are strong competitors on notebook computers, but both offer Intel processors, rather than building their own to keep component costs down and broaden their application market through compatibility. Up-sell related products after the initial sale. Cross endorsement.

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7 Ways That Startup Competitors Can Win By Partnering

Startup Professionals Musings

Always start with a formal proposal, limited in scope to a specific common objective or technology, for a limited amount of time, bounded by a two-way non-disclosure statement. With this agreement in place, there are a host of ways that both sides can win: Share common technology. Benchmark your practices against a true peer.

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7 Reasons To Turn The Enemy Into A Strategic Partner

Startup Professionals Musings

Always start with a formal proposal, limited in scope to a specific common objective or technology, for a limited amount of time, bounded by a two-way non-disclosure statement. With this agreement in place, there are a host of ways that both sides can win: Share common technology. Benchmark your practices against a true peer.

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Tough Competitors Are Your Best Strategic Partners

Startup Professionals Musings

Always start with a formal proposal, limited in scope to a specific common objective or technology, for a limited amount of time, bounded by a two-way non-disclosure statement. With this agreement in place, there are a host of ways that both sides can win: Share common technology. Benchmark your practices against a true peer.

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