Startup
How Do I Patent My Mobile App Idea?
So, you have come up with a great mobile app idea and you want to protect your idea with a patent. What do you need to know? First, you need to know that applying for…
What I Learned from Reading These 5 Books (1 May Shock You!)
So you pick up a book. Start reading. Creating pictures in your mind. Imagining. The wooden cabin nestles in the shadow of a snow covered mountain. The day has darkened and the twilight is fading as the…
How to Assess a Franchise Marketing Strategy
When it comes to owning a franchise, having a strong marketing message is crucial. It is important to find out how much your franchisor will be helping you both directly and indirectly in the sales…
The 5 European Cities Where You Can Build Your Startup
When we think of top European cities for start-ups. London and Berlin often spring to mind, yet, the tech start-up culture is spreading throughout Central and Eastern Europe. The cities on our list have growth…
Where is the Best Source of Early Stage Investment?
If you have been following our recent insights, you’ll be up to speed knowing that professional investors negotiate tough terms, from provisions of control over asset acquisition, eventual sale of the company, future investments, forced…
10 Strategies to Cover New Product Development Costs
The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service…
Why Marriages and Businesses Fail: A Love Story
In his speeches about strengths and weaknesses, thought leader David Rendall frequently tells the story of Brenda, a detail-oriented young lady, who falls in love with Eddie, a free-spirited young man. Brenda is the consummate ringleader….
How to Read the FDD’s Financial Performance Representations
Let’s be frank for a moment. The Financial Performance Representations, item #19 in the FDD, carry serious weight in determining if you purchase a franchise. It addresses the burning question driving every prospective buyer, “How…
How Can You Protect Your Mobile App Idea?
If you have an exciting idea for a new mobile app, but are new to the world of mobile app development, you may make the common mistake of thinking least about the thing you should…
7 Tips for Raising Capital as a Solo Founder
I’ve played a role in founding three startups, but I’d never tackled the trials of fundraising until Roomi. Within a year, I raised $2 million. Convincing someone to invest in your brainchild is one of…
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