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5 Recommendations Before Funding An Appealing Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Any mention of “offshore.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Unfortunately, in the startup and investment business, we are trained to rely on networking, connections, and professional integrity for many decisions. Another method?

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5 Due Diligence Tips Before You Invest In A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Any mention of “offshore.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Unfortunately, in the startup and investment business, we are trained to rely on networking, connections, and professional integrity for many decisions. Another method?

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6 Due Diligence Concerns Before Outside Contracting

Startup Professionals Musings

Saving cost won’t help you if you can’t make the daily innovations required to stay competitive. Don’t expect a contract company, either offshore, onshore, or near-shore, to implement a vision that is still in your head. Visit the contract location, investigate their skill level, training, and quality of their facilities.

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6 Realities To Evaluate Your Outsourcing Alternatives

Startup Professionals Musings

Saving cost won’t help you if you can’t make the daily innovations required to stay competitive. Don’t expect a contract company, either offshore, onshore, or near-shore, to implement a vision that is still in your head. Visit the contract location, investigate their skill level, training, and quality of their facilities.

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Are You Properly Managing Your Core Competency?

Startup Professionals Musings

Saving cost wont help you if you cant make the daily innovations required to stay competitive. Dont expect a contract company, either offshore, onshore, or near-shore, to implement a vision that is still in your head. Visit the contract location, investigate their skill level, training, and quality of their facilities.

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How To Avoid Investment Scams In The Startup World

Startup Professionals Musings

Any mention of “offshore.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Unfortunately, in the startup and investment business, we are trained to rely on networking, connections, and professional integrity for many decisions. Another method?

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