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Strategies for Successful International Business Expansion

The Startup Magazine

Building solid regional partnerships, hiring experienced talent, and developing a clear entry strategy are essential. Market Research and Analysis Before entering a foreign market, thorough market research and analysis are crucial to understanding local market dynamics, customer preferences, and competition.

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Intellectual Property for Startups in the Real World

Gust

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. I’m proud to contribute to the effort and always enjoy reading what the other authors have to say. Is there anything we can do about it?

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10 Startup Mistakes You Can't Afford To Make Again

Startup Professionals Musings

Assume you already know what your customers need and want. Just because you love a new solution doesn’t mean your customers will love it. Before spending any money, make sure you interact directly with potential customers, industry experts and investors. Forecast revenue growth that defies business principles.

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No, that IS NOT a competitive advantage

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Listening to first-time entrepreneurs talk about their competitive advantages is as predictably invalid as the local weatherman's 10-day forecast. Trouble is, customers don't want more features, they want the right features. Innovative design and intellectual property are no longer long-term competitive advantages.

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Post-Crisis Digital Trends That Will Reshape Your Business in 2020

Up and Running

Cutting costs , revisiting forecasts , and stabilizing your business. Take delivery service apps like Instacart for example, that use AI analytics to garner insights about customers and their behavioral patterns. These trends will develop in synergy, with 5G. The first stage in this crisis was survival. 5G Network.

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How to Write a Business Plan for a Cannabis Company

Up and Running

Write your business plan and develop your business model with this in mind so you can avoid these issues. . Set time aside to sit down and revise the plan , comparing forecasts to actuals and revising as necessary. . You provide extensive customer service and a variety of rewards options for customers. Key customers.

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All About Patents: An Entrepreneur’s Guide

YoungUpstarts

Master the Art of Trend Forecasting (or Onboard Someone to Do it For You). Staying ahead of market trends in your industry, and forecasting what will be in demand in the coming five to ten years is a non-negotiable skill. A patent provides a means to protect your intellectual property.