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The Corrosive Downside of Acquihires

Both Sides of the Table

Many buying companies price these deals on the basis of $1 million per engineer on the team for an early-stage deal. Usually the location of the engineers matters great so having offshore engineering makes acquihires unlikely. And will investors allow a deal to happen in the first place.

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7 Reasons To Think Globally While Still New And Local

Startup Professionals Musings

An international brand will command higher prices and additional customer demand. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services. Find global sources now.

Patents 106
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How to Design an Effective Bonus Plan

The Quigley Report

If you want to motivate a person to achieve a certain objective, put a price tag on what it is worth to you. The next quarter, all of her bonus might be based on opening an offshore development center by a certain date. Achieve that objective, and you will be rewarded with cash or stock remuneration. People can be motivated by money.

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7 Strategies To Prepare For Global Market Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

An international brand will command higher prices and additional customer demand. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services. Find global sources now.

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7 Ways To Prepare For A Growing Global Opportunity

Startup Professionals Musings

An international brand will command higher prices and additional customer demand. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services. Find global sources now.

Patents 106
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7 Keys To Market Growth - Think Global, But Act Local

Startup Professionals Musings

An international brand will command higher prices and additional customer demand. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services. Find global sources now.

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Entrepreneurs Should Rollout Local, But Plan Global

Startup Professionals Musings

An international brand will command higher prices and additional customer demand. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services. Find global sources now.