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7 Reasons Smart Startups Establish 'Coopetition'

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There's an opportunity for follow-on sales to existing customers. Every business brings a set of existing customers who are great candidates for additional sales from a partner-competitor. In every case, make sure your intellectual property is protected up front with a two-way non-disclosure agreement.

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How To Find A Technical Cofounder For Your Online Business Idea

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You should have projection ranges of sales and adoption rates. If you require a non-disclosure agreement for me to simply even hear your idea, I’m going to walk away unless you’re a Steve Jobs or Bill Gates type of figure. Titles and responsibilities. Salaries/Bonuses. Shareholder buyout clauses.