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Loan Shark at the Supreme Court
We live in a litigious society. Losing a court case can be disastrous. If your case has reached the Supreme Court, winning may prove to be a pyrrhic victory
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.
Find My iPhone
The next time you’re traveling overseas, consider these hard earned lessons. Find My iPhone is a great app, just make sure you are able to use it.
The World Is Calling. Don’t Answer.
When the world calls, it might be best not to answer. Not every potential sale is a good one. The opportunity cost of some sales is too high.
Change Is the Only Constant
Over 2,500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote that change is the only constant in life. It’s even more true in today’s startup world.
Cherry Picking
It’s always cherry picking time at “Newco.” Confirmation bias is a cognitive weakness frequently observed in startups, where conditions foster its spread.
Corporations Are People Too
Corporations are people too, especially in their obituaries. People don’t “die” and companies don’t “fail.” We have more acceptable terms to describe their . . . . passing.
Do Business Ethics Still Matter?
Do business ethics still matter or have some companies become too big to merit more than a slap on the wrist when they misbehave?
Canaries in the Startup Mine
There are many indicators that a startup may be going astray. Look for these virtual canaries the next time you venture into the startup mine-works.
Texts and Clicks
Give me a clicky keyboard any time. Texting fails to provide the same, comforting, multi-sensory feedback. Nothing compares to typing on my trusty NMB Technologies Hi Tek.
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.
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.
Branding Your One Pager
Don’t lose sight of what an Executive Summary really is. It is tempting to give these documents a marketing makeover, but branding your one pager can prove detrimental.
Part Time Entrepreneurs
Many company founders began their careers as part time entrepreneurs. So, how did they demonstrate total project commitment to potential investors?
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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