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14 Points To Consider When Structuring A Deal

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Lock down rights and security. No matter what you do, you want to make sure that in the process that you protect your intellectual property, have non-disclosure agreements in place, if possible non-circumvents. Key Questions: What is my threshold of what I’m willing to give up? Due Diligence.

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Here’s Why Protecting Your Business Assets Is About MUCH More Than Just Security

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For most business owners looking to protect their assets, increased security is the obvious starting point. Increased security systems are designed to keep intruders at bay, but humans aren’t the only threat to workspaces. A security breach can severely harm your brand reputation. Managing External Dangers.

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Tips For Hiring An Independent Contractor

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What the final product looks like (e.g. Securing the proper documents at the beginning of your relationship can set you up for greater success in the future. Stipulate who owns the finished work product. Settling on this at the beginning of the project can make for a more productive relationship. draft Facebook ad copy).

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Key Contracts Every Business Must Use

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Whether the information is trade secrets, business know-how, financial data, product plans, customer acquisition strategies, the information a business possesses is what makes it valuable and unique. When a business needs to share that information, it is important to protect it from unnecessary disclosure.

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Tips For Protecting Intellectual Property

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Once a patent is filed, others can create similar products using workarounds without violating any intellectual property rights. Have Employees Sign Non-Disclosures. If you work with a team or have employees, it is important to have them sign non-disclosure agreements to cover the security of your intellectual property.

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Common Legal Issues Startups Should Be Aware Of

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Many start-up founders often overlook the need for legal security within their company. This means that there needs to be solid shareholder agreements, co-founders agreements, and any other necessary agreements and contracts drafted and signed as early on as possible in order to launch the company.

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Crowd-Funding Success Usually Brings New Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

But from my perspective in really helping entrepreneurs, both fall short on several counts: Focus too much on the product, not enough on the business model. They may not understand that nine out of ten startup investments provide minimal to no return, and the risk of securities law violations is very high.