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7 Incentives For Testing Your Startup Marketing Early

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m not suggesting that a startup should ever disclose patent details to others before filing, but I can’t imagine why a startup would not seek visibility and feedback for their idea and solution while they could still make changes with minimal cost. Evaluate customer response prior to development.

Marketing 105
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7 Reasons To Avoid Stealth Mode For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m not suggesting that a startup should ever disclose patent details to others before filing, but I can’t imagine why a startup would not seek visibility and feedback for their idea and solution while they could still make changes with minimal cost. Evaluate customer response prior to development.

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Startups Who Hide Early Work Only Fool Themselves

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m not suggesting that a startup should ever disclose patent details to others before filing, but I can’t imagine why a startup would not seek visibility and feedback for their idea and solution while they could still make changes with minimal cost. Evaluate customer response prior to development.

Startup 101
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7 Reasons For Startups To Maximize Early Visibility

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m not suggesting that a startup should ever disclose patent details to others before filing, but I can’t imagine why a startup would not seek visibility and feedback for their idea and solution while they could still make changes with minimal cost. Evaluate customer response prior to development.

Startup 60
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Stealth Mode Entrepreneurs Only Increase the Risk

Startup Professionals Musings

It also makes legal sense to never disclose the details of your patent application, before the product is ready to ship. No competitors” may mean no market (give up now), or customers are happy with alternatives (keep their car rather than ride the new fast train). Time is your biggest enemy, and customer feedback is your biggest ally.

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The Cost Equation for a Startup is Better Than Ever

Startup Professionals Musings

Establishing the legal structure for your business, registering trademarks, filing copyrights and patents, and drafting partnership agreements used to require extensive attorney fees and ongoing consultation. Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Sales and marketing costs.

Startup 102
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7 Reasons For Your Startup to Skip Stealth Mode

Startup Professionals Musings

It also makes legal sense to never disclose the details of your patent application, before the product is ready to ship. No competitors” may mean no market (give up now), or customers are happy with alternatives (keep their car rather than ride the new fast train). Time is your biggest enemy, and customer feedback is your biggest ally.

Startup 101