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6 Keys To Convince Investors Of Your Competitive Edge

Startup Professionals Musings

We want to see a documented business plan that clearly addresses this challenge. We all know the challenges involved in getting and protecting a patent, but patents are still strong evidence of a competitive advantage, generally sustainable for twenty years. Past leadership success is definitely a competitive advantage.

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Don’t Turn Your Business Dream Into a Nightmare

Startup Professionals Musings

When you anticipate losses for the first year or two, it is more important to properly document all expenses, including tricky ones like business travel, business meals, and your home office. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. Corporate records.

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6 Business Essentials To Keep Your Startup Thriving

Startup Professionals Musings

When you anticipate losses for the first year or two, it is more important to properly document all expenses, including tricky ones like business travel, business meals, and your home office. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. Invoicing and payments.

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Treat Your Startup Like a Business From the Start

Startup Professionals Musings

When you anticipate losses for the first year or two, it is more important to properly document all expenses, including tricky ones like business travel, business meals, and your home office. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. Corporate records.

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Ignoring Business Basics Can Kill Your Dream

Startup Professionals Musings

When you anticipate losses for the first year or two, it is more important to properly document all expenses, including tricky ones like business travel, business meals, and your home office. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. Corporate records.

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Are you wasting money filing patents?

Berkonomics

But only recently did I read a clear document on the risks and rewards of patent strategy. Thanks to Russ Krajec, a patent attorney, for the quick improvement in my education, here are some important points to consider when thinking of your patent strategy. What is the true cost of patenting an idea?

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Poor Business Records Cost More Money

Startup Professionals Musings

When you anticipate losses for the first year or two, it is more important to properly document all expenses, including tricky ones like business travel, business meals, and your home office. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. Corporate records.

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