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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

Steve Blank

Their financial models are based on membership fees that grant access to a shared coworking space, resources, and access to other founders and operational expertise. That’s because unlike accelerators, which operate on a six- to 12-week cadence, studios don’t have a set timeframe. Carlos stirred his coffee.

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10 Popular Business Strategies That Most Often Fail

Startup Professionals Musings

Even non-profits need a profitable business model to offset staff and operating costs. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Don’t get caught in the myth that you shouldn’t worry about monetization until after you have a large customer base. Assume passion level defines business opportunity.

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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Software Patents

Startup Professionals Musings

Software changes fast and the government moves slowly. Until mid-2013, the USPTO still operated on the doctrine of “first to invent,” rather than first to patent. I’m a big supporter of building and protecting a portfolio of real intellectual property, and maximizing your startup’s valuation, but it shouldn’t be just a legal game.

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China Startups – The Gold Rush and Fire Extinguishers (Part 5 of 5)

Steve Blank

Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. Eventually, China’s innovation-driven economy needs intellectual property rights and anti-trust laws that are enforced. The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. web site, they create another 100,000 VPN users.

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10 Common Startup Mistakes That Are Rarely Admitted

Startup Professionals Musings

Even non-profits need a profitable business model to offset staff and operating costs. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Don’t get caught in the myth that you shouldn’t worry about monetization until after you have a large customer base. Assume passion level defines business opportunity.

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13 Critical Small Business Legal Requirements to Start a Business

Up and Running

Not only do these requirements ensure that businesses operate within the law but it also protects small business owners and their consumers. . A small business is an independently owned and operated entity that engages in commercial activity and fulfills the set industry-specific size standards. What legally defines a small business?

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Unlocking North American Growth: Expanding Your Startup into Canada and Mexico

The Startup Magazine

The country’s business-friendly environment is bolstered by its strong intellectual property laws, well-established financial systems, and government support programs for innovation and entrepreneurship. Quebec, for example, requires business operations in French, while other provinces may have unique tax structures.

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