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Everything you do adds or reduces company value

Berkonomics

But each commitment of resources of any substantial size for acquisition of new products, talent, even new companies, changes the value of your enterprise perhaps to a great degree. Should I make an acquisition to increase value? Let’s analyze the effect of a potential acquisition upon the value of your company.

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7 Plan Elements That Separate Businesses From Hobbies

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, “I just patented a new cell-phone technology that will double battery life for half the cost. List key competitors and alternatives, highlighting your sustainable competitive advantages, such as patents and trademarks. Use concrete terms to quantify value and pain. No more pain of phone shutdown in the middle of a call.”

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Respect Competitors and Capitalize on Your Strengths

Startup Professionals Musings

Taking action to file even a provisional patent shows you have the conviction and skill to execute while others have no barrier to entry. Investors invest in people who take action rather than find the excuses that patents are not defensible, cost money or may be done later. Use real case studies and customer feedback.

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10 Reasons To Start A Company In An Economic Downturn

InfoChachkie

According to financial columnist Daniel Solin, “One large study looked at more than 15,000 predictions by 237 market timing newsletters over a 12-year period. At the end of the period studied, 94.5% Money is plentiful for those who understand the simple laws which govern its acquisition.”. of the newsletters went bust.”.

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Congrats To All The Winners and Thanks To Our Speakers at #REACHNeXT!

Tech Zulu Event

Their patented multi-purpose cleaning formula was recently approved by Boeing to replace toxic solvents. Founded a series of successful startups resulting in IPOs and acquisitions. Early 20s: Studied EE and went to business school at age 23. Health & Wellness: Green Way Labs. IoT: Rufus Labs.

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Bio Roundup: Merger Drama, FDA Trauma, Big IPOs, CRISPR Fights & More

Xconomy

It was a busy week. If we had to choose a theme, it was all about getting together. Two huge drug companies, AbbVie and Allergan, said they’d be better as one. Two more huge drug companies, Celgene and Bristol-Myers Squibb, learned they would have to leave a big product behind if they want to merge.

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10 Key Business Plan Elements Not In A Product Spec

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, “We just patented a new battery technology that will cut your smartphone charge time and cost in half.” Call out your top competitors, highlighting your sustainable competitive advantage, including patents, trade secrets. Use non-fuzzy terms to quantify customer value. Highlight your advantages over three top competitors.

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