YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2017

Even so, it’s difficult (and perhaps impossible) to operate a small business or startup and not negotiate agreements with employees, vendors, customers, and others. You’re probably most comfortable with your own employees and team – and you probably already know that how they perform is influenced by their perception.

Partner 171

Partner Employee Non-Compete IP 171

Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

No matter the size of your company or what industry you operate in, there are sure to be various rules that apply to you and if you do not stick to them, you could end up being fined, possibly even prosecuted, and potentially put out of business for good. And every kingdom needs rules to keep the peace.

Intellectual Property 40

Intellectual Property Green IP Operations 40

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

If someone asked whether or not your business has Intellectual Property (IP) and your answer is “I do not know” or “I doubt it,” you are not alone. Furthermore, solo inventors or creators generally wear all the hats and adopt the DIY mode of operation without consulting anyone. IP is a not just a legal issue.

Intellectual Property 109

Intellectual Property IP Technical Review Software Review 109

Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2014

Activities cover clinical trials, FDA approvals, Freedom to Operate (IP, Licenses) software development, drug or device design, etc. Resources may be CRO’s, CPT consultants, IP, Financial or Human resources (regardless of whether they’re consultants or employees.).

Intellectual Property 281

Intellectual Property Lean IP Open Source 281

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

What gets lost when a large company looks at the rationale for an acquisition (IP, team, product, users) is that startups are run by founders searching for a business model. Often they have brought in an operating executive as the new CEO. The founding team is testing for the right combination of product, market, revenue, costs, etc.

Acquisition 332

Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

ConversionXL

APRIL 7, 2021

The book dedicates quite a few pages to the ‘customer-centric stack’ and argues that because you’re now able to know when someone is in the market for a solution like yours [via IP lookup or 1st or 3rd party intent data], you don’t need to “spam” them. Reverse IP Lookup. DemandBase.

IP 98

IP Marketing Technical Review Software Review 98

YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2016

Whether it’s burn rates, balance sheets, or P&L and cash flow statements, financial documents say a lot about your operations — and you need to be able to speak the language. Look no further than Google and Oracle , and you’ll see that no company is immune from IP impasses. Get it all in writing.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Burn Rate IP Intellectual Property 124

YoungUpstarts

JULY 26, 2016

No longer considered an optional perk, employees in organizations of every size now expect that they will be able to connect their personal devices of choice to their organizations’ networks in some capacity. Thus, BYOD has posed a whole host of challenges to the IT department since gaining popularity in recent years.

Networking 100

Networking IP Bandwidth Technical Review 100

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2020

If you have no clear answer regarding whether that talent you need will stay in your offshore destination or migrate , you’re most likely doing a disservice to your business, i.e. if employees choose to leave the country you may again face a lack of qualified specialists (thus offshoring won’t bring the expected benefits). #4

Offshore 82

Offshore Software Developers Software Development Software Review 82

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 9, 2019

This group might include employees who use the applications regularly, IT data analysts, and other personnel. Determine the criteria you need to consider so that the cloud strategy you choose can best serve your operations. If your on-premise server goes down, you can flip a switch and operate out of the cloud in the meantime.

Cloud 115

Cloud Developer Azure Technical Review 115

NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 5, 2022

Is your internet able to handle what you, your employees and customers do every day, even at peak times? You should consider a broadband upgrade now so you can operate at peak performance and not end up frustrated when you can’t complete tasks as fast as you would like. How does your company operate?

Bandwidth 64

Bandwidth IP Technical Review Cloud 64

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Having audited financial statements will provide your buyer with a trustworthy source of your financials and operations. Whether your company is generating profits or operating at a loss, taxes are a significant risk area in any acquisition. Employees and contractors. Tax positions and filing requirements.

Acquisition 100

Acquisition Intellectual Property Technical Review Due Diligence 100

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 18, 2017

Their effects on skill potential of employees eventually affect the entire business network. All companies employ some or other kinds of the automated system for systematic operations. It can even happen that the employee who just punched his card at the gates is not the same person mentioned on the card. Everyone has them!

Technical Review 100

Technical Review IP Software Review Cloud 100

YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2019

From offering a better customer experience to streamlining internal operations, they have never been more crucial to satisfying the mobile-first customer and workforce. Perhaps your mobile app opportunity could provide ROI in one of these ways: Employee Retention. This will also generate enterprise value through adding a new IP.

Mobile 127

Mobile Retention IP Metrics 127

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2015

With Hosted PBX phone service , the full telephone system is maintained and operated by a VOIP service provider. It is a mechanism which enables employees to accomplish their tasks from home, hotel or similar establishments. With a hosted PBX service, the telephone system would be operated by a host or service provider.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Hosting Technology IP 100

Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? Barriers to entry ?

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Startups created within Israel would then use the talent nurtured by international firms to develop IPs and brands that were totally Israeli. The supply of tech employees doesn’t seem to be increasing to meet the demand either. Those companies have at least a quarter of their tech employees outside of Israel.

Technical Review 90

Technical Review Global Startup 90

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2018

You need lawyers to help you with incorporation and IP creation. For example, software is relatively good at producing boilerplate contracts, such as you might use for hiring employees or freelance staff. If your IP is unique and at the heart of your startup, you definitely need legal help to protect your business. Regulation.

Software Review 70

Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software 70

Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This unconventional work style, often seen as a liberating shift from the typical 9-to-5 routine, turns more employees into free-spirited individuals exploring the world while staying virtually connected. Young entrepreneurs can leverage technology to reach the top talent pool and like-minded individuals beyond geographical boundaries.

Artificial Inteligence 115

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur AJAX 115

NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The reality faced by entrepreneurs is that legal services can be expensive and IP protection may not be an initial priority. But having an IP strategy can help you get the most from your IP and help minimize common pitfalls and legal expenses. Trade marks. It’s best to select a mark and use it consistently.

IP 62

IP Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property New Zealand 62

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Here are a few ways for startups to reduce operating costs so they can function more efficiently, and make every dollar count: 1. The cost to physically operate a business can turn into a major financial burden for startups. Hire Freelancers and Contract Employees. Minimize Premises Costs. Remain Flexible.

Operations 191

Operations Cost Startup Florida 191

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

If you spent the 3 years perfecting some hugely differentiated technology IP that may also be different. Operating Costs. million to fund operations in their first year of operations. In many Internet startups 80% of the operating costs will be people. Simplifying: Revenue -. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) =.

Startup 418

Startup Revenue Technical Review Flash 418

Board Effect

JUNE 22, 2020

Have you considered the consequences if a board director or any employee used a personal email address to set up any number of functions that are critical to your company’s operations such as a web hosting account or purchasing domain? The personal email address the owns the account.

Email 71

Email North America Software Review Asia 71

Steve Blank

JANUARY 30, 2013

Employees had a different concern – they simply wanted more clarity on how to continue to be involved, since formal rules of engagement ended with the bootcamp. Doing so meant they would have to take risks for IP acquisition and customer/market risks outside their experience or comfort zone.

Programming 265

Programming Technical Review Incubator Intellectual Property 265

VC Cafe

APRIL 29, 2020

The Israeli Innovation Authority (IIA) announced last week an immediate infusion of NIS 500 million (approximately $141 million) to qualifying startups (significant IP, previous funding) and less than 12 months of runway. “ UK – Future Fund, a £500 million match funding for high-growth companies. Meanwhile in Europe.

SBA 124

SBA Technical Review Startup 124

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

When I’m preparing a company to onboard new engineers, I want them to provide their new employees with certain key information. Also, decide if your company needs any confidentiality or IP assignment agreements. Business Context. First, let’s talk about the business context. The mission & core values of the company.

Engineer 150

Engineer Software Review Hiring Development Team Review 150

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. Forget to get around to setting up that Employee Stock Option Plan and want to be able to give the early guys their options at a low strike price? I always try operate on the “Fixed Fee +&# arrangement. Disclosure: he’s my cousin.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2010

Moving on … My second post was directed at employees. If you’ve done it for a long time then I usually advise hiring managers to hire you as contractors and not full-time employees. Most of what I learned about operating startups I learned from the really tough years at my first company from 2001-2003.

Venture Capital 285

Venture Capital Hiring Software Review Stock Options 285

Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Governments blocking acquisitions, the curtailment of company expansion, more scrutiny on overseas operations of U.S. companies, more sensitivity around technology IP and security. Influenced by the rapid growth of the bike-sharing craze in China, a savvy Uber employee spun out to create Bird. 3/ Crypto Hibernation.

Technical Review 165

Technical Review Venture Capital Russia China 165

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 29, 2016

If their intellectual IP is stolen or if they are discovered to have been a launching pad for attacks against a larger business partner, it can mean going out of business. Hiring junior, or less experienced employees and keeping them once they are trained is a big challenge.

Differentiation 100

Differentiation Security Intellectual Property Non-Compete 100

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It is not uncommon for startup directors to be more deeply involved in the operations of the business when the company is entering a new market, hiring critical team members or raising capital. In deep tech companies value creation milestones are more likely to be tagged to validating the technology and IP creation.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 88

David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve listed them below in *very* roughly descending order of efficiency, measured by increased dollars one can put to work, divided by the operational dollars required to implement each strategy. . Sophisticated VC and private equity funds have a wide array of options for leveraging outside operating executives.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder 60

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

If your operational processes or software need drastic changes, waiting on a third party can negatively impact time-to-value. If there’s a patent for a cutting-edge AI development, replicating their approach in your solution violates their IP. By acquiring a business, you also acquire their employees. You need full control.

Software Review 96

Software Review Technical Review Software Acquisition 96

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

When you add in legal considerations such as assets, debt liability, and intellectual property (IP) protection it becomes clear that you have a lot to think about before making the choice that’s right for you. The Most Common Business Entity Forms. Sole Proprietorship. Limited Liability Company (LLC). appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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LLC Intellectual Property Limited Liability Company Distribution 182

Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

And putting out there the “story” behind the numbers - the talent, work ethic, and integrity of our people, the suredness of our IP, the thoughtfulness of our product development roadmap, the sustainable competitive advantage of our operational cost structure, and the like. Relationships.

Harvest 48

Harvest IP Software Review Forecast 48

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

A business operation entails many transactions and agreements that should be recorded in written form. It may be an employee contract, a contract between you and your client, a rental agreement or a bill of sale. In a business operation, you deal with a lot of leases, whether involving your location or equipment.

Small Business 207

Small Business Intellectual Property Covenant IP 207

Hunter Walker

MAY 13, 2023

The proverbial win-win-win: founders got to land their company often with some retention premium; employees got job offers; and we got capital back, that even if it wasn’t a power law return, allowed us to recycle into new investments or the existing portfolio.

Early Stage 118

Early Stage Cap Table Acquisition Sales 118