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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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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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Are You Properly Managing Your Core Competency?

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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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6 Ways To Prevent Disastrous Outsourcing Decisions

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 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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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.