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A Short Rant About AI and Intellectual Property Theft

Johanna Rothman

I didn't give them permission to scrape my site and use the results in their product. That means these models have committed intellectual property theft. But here's the thing: if the LLMs can steal my intellectual property, what will they do about yours? Create your own art.

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Consulting Tip #6: Use Your Intellectual Property to Build Political Capital

Johanna Rothman

When I saw the McKinsey report on “developer productivity,” I shuddered. Second, there's no way to measure such a thing as developer productivity, despite what McKinsey says. Then I read Lorin Hochstein's brilliant assessment in On productivity metrics and management consultants.

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Manage Your Intellectual Property

Johanna Rothman

When we manage product development for organizations, we work for hire. The company hires you, pays you a wage, and in return, your intellectual property belongs to them. When you’re creating a product larger than one person can create, this is an excellent proposition. You can write a book by yourself.

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Avoiding Costly Mistakes with Business Startups

Business Consulting Agency

Without understanding the target market, consumer needs, and competitive landscape, startups risk developing products or services that do not meet market demand. Issues such as intellectual property rights, business licenses, employment laws, and tax obligations must be addressed from the outset to avoid legal complications.

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International Companies Entering the US Market

Business Consulting Agency

Here’s how localized business consulting services assist international companies: Market Entry Strategy Development Tailored Market Research Local business consultants conduct comprehensive market research to identify the most promising segments for foreign companies. This ensures that companies avoid legal pitfalls and operate smoothly.

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Startup Success: Benefits of Engaging Business Experts

Business Consulting Agency

Enhancing Business Operations Efficiency and Productivity Consultants analyze a startup’s operations and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity. Business experts help identify these risks early and develop strategies to mitigate them.

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Strategy-First Innovation: Making Changes that Last

Tom Spencer

Priorities might include developing new products, expanding into new markets, enhancing the customer experience, increasing operational efficiency, or embracing sustainability. Unique advantages include strengths that distinguish a business, add value to its products, and give it a competitive edge over the competition.