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Nuts & Bolts of Intellectual Property for New Startups

Gust

Copyright is the right to control reproduction and distribution of original works of authorship fixed in tangible forms of expression. This includes website content and software code as well as the more obvious examples in media and publishing. How does all of this translate into legal documents for the typical startup?

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Crowd-Funding Success Usually Brings New Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

The administration of legal conditions, signatures, disclosures, and distributions is a nightmare. In all cases, to keep non-professionals attention, the content of the offer online, or pitch presented, is very limited. Non-disclosure agreements can’t be done in these environments.

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The Ultimate Inventor’s Guide to Inventing Things

Up and Running

I needed a desk that had features that would give me quick access to a variety of tools; that was large enough for all my mixed media projects; and that was also sturdy enough it could take hammer blows and an occasional brush from a blow torch. The non-disclosure agreement (NDA). What do your friends want?

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Is Crowd-Funding the Answer When Investors Decline?

Startup Professionals Musings

The administration of legal conditions, signatures, disclosures, and distributions is a nightmare. In all cases, to keep non-professionals attention, the content of the offer online, or pitch presented, is very limited. Non-disclosure agreements can’t be done in these environments.

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Don’t Count on Crowd-Funding to Save Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Crowd-sourcing tools, usually Internet applications, use the social media to poll for interest, feedback, and ultimately some funding for the startup. The administration of legal conditions, signatures, disclosures, and distributions is a nightmare. Non-disclosure agreements can’t be done in these environments.

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13 Helpful Organization and Productivity Apps For Small Businesses

crowdSPRING Blog

How to replicate their benefits for remote workers and distributed teams is a challenge many companies face. In addition to basic whiteboard features like drawing, text, and sticky notes, RealtimeBoard also boasts mindmapping, charts, embeddable media, and a ton more. Enter RealtimeBoard.

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7 Reasons Smart Startups Establish 'Coopetition'

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, think of all the specialized social-media sites that allow the use of your Facebook or Twitter credentials, instead of forcing a new one. Every smart startup starts with a focus on a unique advantage, such as owning a distribution channel. And growth is the lifeblood of every startup. Be cautious, but not paranoid.