Remove Forecast Remove Intellectual Property Remove Sales Remove Technology
article thumbnail

Intellectual Property for Startups in the Real World

Gust

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. Financial, technical and operational plans and forecasts of all kinds (trade secret). Is there anything we can do about it?

article thumbnail

Post-Crisis Digital Trends That Will Reshape Your Business in 2020

Up and Running

Cutting costs , revisiting forecasts , and stabilizing your business. Let’s explore the latest trends in information technology and 4 practical tips for how your business can leverage them during your recovery. Many technology trends that have slowly been making traction, have seen an unprecedented boost in the past year.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

No, that IS NOT a competitive advantage

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Listening to first-time entrepreneurs talk about their competitive advantages is as predictably invalid as the local weatherman's 10-day forecast. Innovative design and intellectual property are no longer long-term competitive advantages. This is part 1 of the series: 5 Lessons from 150 startup pitches.

article thumbnail

7 Team Attributes That Can Make Any Idea Come Alive

Startup Professionals Musings

Who would have forecast that entrepreneur Gary Ross Dahl would make millions by starting a “ pet rock ” business way back in 1975? Investors look for entrepreneurs who talk about building a sustainable business, rather than highlighting the breakthrough elegance of the technology or the need for social change. Focus on customer needs.

article thumbnail

How to Write a Business Plan for a Cannabis Company

Up and Running

Set time aside to sit down and revise the plan , comparing forecasts to actuals and revising as necessary. . Once you identify your ideal customer, you can tailor your marketing and sales plan to that person. Components of this section include: Your marketing and sales plan. Marketing and sales plan. Technology.

article thumbnail

From Idea To Execution: Building An Efficient Workflow For Your New Venture

The Startup Magazine

Will you opt for direct sales, subscriptions, or a freemium model? This involves careful budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow management. It’s crucial to protect your intellectual property as well, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights. Securing funding can also be a critical step for your venture.

article thumbnail

Genius, Power, and Magic

Growthink Blog

They Have Valuable Intellectual Property. Companies rich in intellectual property in all its forms – patents, processes, and people – attain purchase offers on factors other than last year’s earnings. The value of a business can be doubled and tripled and more simply by credibly and excitedly forecasting its growth.