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When Should You Allow Exclusivity in Deals?

Both Sides of the Table

So that we’re speaking the same language I would define “exclusive” as a period in which your company is prohibited from doing business with certain customers or business partners, which is why many incorrectly assume this is necessarily bad. Why Exclusivity Matters to Your Customers or Business Development Partners.

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Are You ‘Hands On’ Enough To Succeed In A Startup?

Startup Professionals Musings

Others hire consultants, or outsource much of the real work. Team members and customers expect startup founders to be innovative. Instead, set long-term business objectives and develop a framework for the trajectory your team needs to get there. There is no substitute for diving into the key details of a new startup.

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Entrepreneurs Better Enjoy Getting Their Hands Dirty

Startup Professionals Musings

Others hire consultants, or outsource much of the real work. Team members and customers expect startup founders to be innovative. Instead, set long-term business objectives and develop a framework for the trajectory your team needs to get there. There is no substitute for diving into the key details of a new startup.

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: 12 Proven Guidelines for Rapid Product Development

Frank Addante

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? Startup 3.0:

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: 3. Virtual Location, Location, Location

Frank Addante

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? Startup 3.0:

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: Elements of Sustainable Companies

Frank Addante

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? Startup 3.0:

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10 Key Business Plan Elements Not In A Product Spec

Startup Professionals Musings

To be clear, I define a product specification as the technical definition of your product, to be used for development and testing purposes, with a quick business summary for context. Use non-fuzzy terms to quantify customer value. Provide specifics on the customer business model. They want to see revenue to share in the return.

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