Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2014

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. Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared. Typically, there are market opportunities that neither of your core competencies can win alone.

Partner 244

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 244

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

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. Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared. Typically, there are market opportunities that neither of your core competencies can win alone.

Partner 147

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 147

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

It’s tough to compete on product alone and you’re likely to see diminishing returns. There have never been more brands competing for attention than there are right now. If you spam the non-buyers with sales CTAs, you’ll only annoy them. Focus on creating a culture that makes your employees proud to be stewards of your brand.

Marketing 109

Marketing Social Media Non-Compete Audience 109

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2021

But the conventional wisdom is that employees work for money, above all else. Yet my own experience, and a still relevant McKinsey survey , leads me to believe that non-cash motivators may be more effective in the long term than financial incentives. Lead through experience and competence, not through title or position.

Non-Compete 343

Non-Compete Leadership Employee Audience 343

Board Effect

MARCH 22, 2022

Local banks promote social and economic development by providing loans, savings vehicles, and non-financial services to individuals and businesses. Community bank employees, customers, nonprofits, and banking industry stakeholders all play a role in making positive change. . Improve your efforts with civic engagement.

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Community Technical Review Agile Non-Compete 98

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2016

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. Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared. Typically, there are market opportunities that neither of your core competencies can win alone.

Partner 120

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 120

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Since NewTV won’t be making the content, they will be licensing from and partnering with traditional entertainment producers. NewTV will depend on partners like telcos to distribute the content. With fewer than 10 employees but almost $2-billion dollars in the bank, they plan on jumping right in. And it may work.

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Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

What’s a non-emergency medical transportation business? Josh Komenda , CEO of VEYO, suggests that there’s a large population of those who need non-emergency medical transportation, especially for medically frail or elderly people in rural areas. Image via TechCrunch. Many don’t have a driver’s license or access to a vehicle.

Non-Compete 92

Non-Compete Operations Programming Hiring 92

Board Effect

OCTOBER 28, 2019

It occurs when a contractor’s performance on one government contract might compromise its ability to work successfully on another government contract or when one government contract compromises its ability to compete for another government contract fairly. Contracting Officers Have Responsibility for Ensuring OCIs Don’t Exist.

Non-Compete 45

Non-Compete Government Software Review Vesting 45

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2014

The more you care, the more you stand out in a world where many don’t… and the more customer and employee loyalty you earn. What do we want our partners and clients to say about us? You need to figure out this higher purpose and make sure your employees understand it, too. What priorities drive us?

America 154

America Technical Review Employee Non-Compete 154

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 29, 2016

Non-cyber security small-to-medium sized businesses are focused on creating value around their core competency, not cyber security. 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.

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Differentiation Security Intellectual Property Non-Compete 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2012

But the conventional wisdom is that employees work for money, above all else. Yet my own experience, and a recent McKinsey survey , leads me to believe that non-cash motivators may be more effective in the long term than financial incentives. Lead through experience and competence, not through title or position.

Employee 252

Employee Non-Compete Leadership Audience 252

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Offer virtual styling and video chat with store employees through a digital tool like HERO to improve the experience of your online customers; Consider using augmented and virtual reality to bring your physical experience online; Use SMS notifications for curbside pickup and local delivery (then use the channel to engage customers post-purchase).

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eCommerce Cofounder Community Channel 155

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 25, 2009

One theme that I always get is, “I’ve gotten an offer from a VC, but they want me to do X, what do you think?&# X is always something non-standard that the entrepreneur knows in his gut isn’t right. One of the terms we coined there was a “seagull.&# We used it to describe certain of our partners (e.g.

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Pakistan India Technical Review Software Review 297

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

A non-traditional lender is another option; many small businesses are borrowing from on-line lenders like On Deck Capital Inc. Additionally, poor inventory management eats up capital , and according to the 2015 State of Small Business Report , 46% of SMBs with 11-500 employees currently do not track inventory or are using a manual process.

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Small Business Small Business Administration SBA Non-Compete 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 2, 2015

I love the enthusiasm, the boundless energy and the sense of possibility that comes from having an idea that hasn’t yet been beat up in the marketplace of competing ideas, customer contracts, VC skepticism, jaded journalists or fickle consumers who are on the The New, New Thing. And it turns out that employee reviews matter.

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Operations Metrics Early Stage Non-Compete 150

Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

We have partnerships with a large number of lawn care companies and professionals which we then connect our customers with, and we want to start focusing on partnering with companies/professionals that use more environmentally-friendly tools. 9- Giving to non-profits. Thanks to Jeremy Yamaguchi, Lawn Love ! #2- Photo Credit: Olu Ojo.

Entrepreneur 128

Entrepreneur Africa Technical Review Green 128

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

below pre-COVID levels and total employees paid is 7.0% You can also use this time to review any non-performing revenue lines and exit them. Off the back of COVID-19, for example, we have seen competing operations establish a new business in partnership to help keep costs down and leverage a joint advantage. below the baseline.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review Stock Non-Compete 52

ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2020

As we’ve grown from 1,500 employees to more than 3,000, I’ve seen many more “strategy” and “manager” types come on board, yet the number of “doers” doesn’t usually grow at the same rate. Publish now, see if Google likes it, then improve and optimize once it has the ability to compete for quality keywords. Content gap analysis (CGA).

SEO 121

SEO Technical Review Software Review Non-Compete 121

View from Seed

MARCH 1, 2016

That story is how you recruit employees, convince customers to give you a shot, and secure funding. Who better to advocate for the capability of the disabled than Keller, who not only triumphed and demonstrated communication competency, but a mastery of all forms of communication? What makes you so special?” Exempli gratia: Slack.

Founder 120

Founder Technical Review Cofounder Non-Compete 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2013

Early partners or co-founders often drop out of the picture early due to disagreements, and you forget about them, but they don’t forget about the verbal or email promises you made. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share.

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Non-Compete Accredited Investor Startup Cofounder 235

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. One of the worst things I’ve seen are very non-technical VC’s teaming up and opening tech companies. So how do you decide what’s right for your new company?

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Cofounder Founder Software Review 131

David Teten

JULY 25, 2017

For each of these, there is a human element (non-scaleable) and the possibility of a tech layer (which any one VC will only have implemented to varying extents). We have insight on the competencies of our companies’ personnel, and who is hiring or shrinking. For example, we provide direct coaching on how to pitch investors.

Portfolio 60

Portfolio Technical Review Private Equity Aggregator 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2012

Early partners or co-founders often drop out of the picture early due to disagreements, and you forget about them, but they don’t forget about the verbal or email promises you made. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share.

Non-Compete 249

Non-Compete Accredited Investor Cofounder Startup 249

mashable.com

MAY 9, 2011

Leadership Abilities Are A Must It’s natural to want a tech savvy and competent CTO. As a non-technical founder of an IT company, it’s important to know when to dish responsibilities off. Be sure you find someone who is not just competent in understanding technology, but someone who is passionate about technology.

CTO Hire 73

CTO Hire Fractional CTO CTO Technical Review 73

Altgate

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

She has extensive experience in the domain of assessment and development specializing in Assessment/Development Centers, Potential and Readiness Assessment, Candidate Coaching and Competency Based Interviewing. The post OUR PARTNERS appeared first on Altgate Partners.

Partner 28

Partner Non-Compete Framework Retention 28

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Here are some three documents you should discuss with your patent attorney or business lawyer before moving from that sketch in your head to making plans for actual production: Working With Outside Partners and NDAs. Non-compete Agreements Before and After Hiring. Casual Work for Hire Agreements.

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Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete NDA .Net 100

David Teten

JULY 10, 2017

– Unique employee benefits to retain and excited senior talent. – A unique employee benefit which helps corporations maintain a long-term relationship with their current and past executives. This could be structured as an increase in compensation, or just as a different currency by which to pay employees.

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Employee Balance Sheet Syndicate Syndication 60

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Of course, they can outsource part of the work or hire employees, but that approach means more time and money to manage the work, which they don’t have. Investors worry about a single entrepreneur getting overloaded, disabled or led astray, with no balancing and supporting partner. Join online "matchmaking" sites for business partners.

Partner 249

Partner Cofounder Silicon Valley Kansas 249

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

It can make future dealings with employees from different departments a smooth ride. Polite and warm greetings also set the right tone when entering a business meeting or negotiation with another potential business partner or client. Consider educating yourself on these little nuances if you frequently work with non-natives.

Non-Compete 103

Non-Compete Merger Naming Curation 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2013

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. Strategic partner. The line between competitor and partner is a fine one these days. non-disclosure entrepreneur investor CDA business'

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NDA Non-disclosure Agreement Demand Non-Compete 230

ConversionXL

MARCH 19, 2020

It can also keep your employees employed or help you retain your job—a modicum of security in uncertain times. These companies tend to over rely on reducing the number of employees. If you have the resources, competing may be less expensive during a downturn. But nothing gets better if we stand still. Pragmatic. Progressive.

Marketing 121

Marketing Campaign Non-Compete Lean 121

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Maybe I was a difficult employee, but working for someone else did not appeal to me. By the time I was 26 I had over 100 employees and 6 retail stores. When I was in my 30’s Ironman was in my blood, and I raced nine times, competing in one a year and staying in “base” shape all year long.

Non-Compete 129

Non-Compete Employee Business Plan Partner 129

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2011

Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share. Then they realize that they have talked to many people without signing non-disclosure statements, precluding a patent, or someone else has now beat them to the filing docket.

Non-Compete 246

Non-Compete Accredited Investor Entrepreneur Cofounder 246

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2012

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. Strategic partner. The line between competitor and partner is a fine one these days. Who is right? Let me try to put this question in perspective.

Non-disclosure Agreement 244

Non-disclosure Agreement NDA Non-Compete Due Diligence 244

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. One of the worst things I’ve seen are very non-technical VC’s teaming up and opening tech companies. So how do you decide what’s right for your new company?

Technical Review 79

Technical Review Cofounder Founder Software Review 79

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 7, 2013

But the conventional wisdom is that employees work for money, above all else. Yet my own experience, and a relevant McKinsey survey , leads me to believe that non-cash motivators may be more effective in the long term than financial incentives. Lead through experience and competence, not through title or position.

Entrepreneur 247

Entrepreneur Non-Compete Leadership Employee 247