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Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 3: The Best Defense is a Good IP Strategy

Steve Blank

A contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. a Non Disclosure Agreement gives you certain rights to protection of your confidential information.) social network start up – trademark and copyright are more likely. There’s no official registration process.

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3 Things to Consider When Staffing a Software Development Project

mashable.com

TokyoYuki Question: What about giving an added incentive to potential developers, in exchange for part of up-front fees, a percentage of the revenue generated from the app/program? View More » Business The 12 Days of Holiday Revenue Maximi. That's my old keyboard (in the post image)! Saitek Executive.

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Top 10 Common Mistakes By First-Time Online Entrepreneurs

Kodorra

Oh and by the way, typically angel investors don’t sign NDA (non-disclosure agreement), so they are most probably losing out on the cash too. 6 months down the line, after burning $6,000 or so, you’re not seeing much traction or revenue. Mistake – Believing You Don’t Have Any Competitors.

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How to hire a programmer to make your ideas happen

sivers.org

Only thing Ill add: dont ask the programmer to sign a lengthy contract with non disclosure agreements, invention assignment, etc. Yes its great to implement "task A", but will it drive revenue? I started an app 3 months back which is blend of user demands and social network but yet to finish it.