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10 Startup Shortcuts That Will Be Back To Haunt You

Startup Professionals Musings

It also forces you to pick a name for your company and put other intellectual property stakes in the ground. Company and product naming may also seem simple, but should be a key early effort, because mistakes can be very costly. Rely on informal agreements with partners. The same principles apply to strategic partners.

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Many Startups Stumble on International Cultures

Startup Professionals Musings

A successful sales person wanted to become more familiar with the international market and requested a transfer to the Latin American sales group, based in the US. I counseled the department manager against hiring since she would be subject to personal challenges in selling to our partners in Latin countries. Watch your product naming.

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The Ultimate Inventor’s Guide to Inventing Things

Up and Running

Please consult a patent attorney for more information about filing for a patent, and getting your idea to market. . But, when it comes to inventing things, the real trick is sticking the journey through or going from idea to invention to market. Step 3: Do basic market research (before investing money). Resources for inventors.

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10 Avoidable Mistakes Cause Entrepreneurs Much Pain

Startup Professionals Musings

It also forces you to pick a name for your company and put other intellectual property stakes in the ground. Company and product naming may also seem simple, but should be a key early effort, because mistakes can be very costly. Rely on informal agreements with partners. The same principles apply to strategic partners.

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10 Startup Shortcuts That Will Be Back To Haunt You

Gust

It also forces you to pick a name for your company and put other intellectual property stakes in the ground. Company and product naming may also seem simple, but should be a key early effort, because mistakes can be very costly. Rely on informal agreements with partners. The same principles apply to strategic partners.

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15 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

The name of our company came from the name of our flagship product. Since we’re a mobile app company we wanted a product name that was short, easily remembered, non-controversial and at least somewhat descriptive of the service. Thanks to Hilary Reiter, Redhead Marketing & PR. #5

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International Cultures are Key Business Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

A successful sales person wanted to become more familiar with the international market and requested a transfer to the Latin American sales group, based in the US. I counseled the department manager against hiring since she would be subject to personal challenges in selling to our partners in Latin countries. Watch your product naming.

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