Category: Planning
The NDA as a Noncompete Lite
Increasingly, noncompetition agreements (“noncompetes”) are being scrutinized by state legislatures. Many firms are looking to NDAs as an alternative.
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Test Run Misconceptions
When is a test run not a test run? When cash-strapped or inexperienced entrepreneurs are involved. Plan properly, avoid these common pilot production run errors.
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600 Lbs of Contract Manufacturing Lessons
Many startups thoroughly qualify their contract manufacturers, then take them for granted. Without continued vigilance and oversight disaster can follow.
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The Reluctant Entrepreneur
Often, Founders have unstated, grandiose, long term goals for their businesses. These dreams can sometimes conflict with critical, short term strategic decisions.
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Don’t Skimp on Legal Advice
Entrepreneurs are, by definition, not followers. They make their own paths. Nonetheless, they should should always seek out professional legal advice.
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Raising Money? Do This First
Raising money, it’s what entrepreneurs do. How they go about it, that’s often a “don’t.” Don’t start before honestly assessing your long term goals.
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A Tail of Planning Failure
Planning Failure Files: It’s 1902 and the city of Hanoi is plagued by rats. Proposed Solution: Eliminate the pesky rodents by encouraging entrepreneurialism
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Houston, We Have a Problem
Houston, we’ve had a problem. A famous quote, but a poor problem definition. Preparing effective problem statements is an underrated management skill.
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Apps for a Fast Paced, Startup World
The startup world, as shown on the internet, is awash with questionable Top 10 lists, Top 5 lists and other shortcuts. Consider these apps instead.
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AirBnB Innovation Beats Stagnation
AirBnB Innovation: AirBnB has employed artificial intelligence to improve its user interface and increase its conversion rate.
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