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7 Reasons To Think Globally While Still New And Local

Startup Professionals Musings

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. At present, no world patents or international patent process really exists, so you need to apply in every relevant country.

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6 Due Diligence Concerns Before Outside Contracting

Startup Professionals Musings

Despite some recent advances, there are still some cultures which have less regard for patents and other intellectual property. Don’t expect a contract company, either offshore, onshore, or near-shore, to implement a vision that is still in your head. Keep intellectual property keys in-house.

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7 Strategies To Prepare For Global Market Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

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. At present, no world patents or international patent process really exists, so you need to apply in every relevant country.

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6 Realities To Evaluate Your Outsourcing Alternatives

Startup Professionals Musings

Despite some recent advances, there are still some cultures which have less regard for patents and other intellectual property. Don’t expect a contract company, either offshore, onshore, or near-shore, to implement a vision that is still in your head. Keep intellectual property keys in-house.

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7 Ways To Prepare For A Growing Global Opportunity

Startup Professionals Musings

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. At present, no world patents or international patent process exists, so you need to apply in every relevant country.

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Are You Properly Managing Your Core Competency?

Startup Professionals Musings

Despite some recent advances, there are still some cultures which have less regard for patents and other intellectual property. Dont expect a contract company, either offshore, onshore, or near-shore, to implement a vision that is still in your head. core competency entrepreneur near shoring offshoring outsource startup'

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

Startup Professionals Musings

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. At present, no world patents or international patent process really exists, so you need to apply in every relevant country.