EPISODE · Sep 6, 2018 · 6 MIN
How To Protect Your Ideas, Payments, and Compliance | Ep. 006
from GlobalTQM | Sourcing and Manufacturing product in China for all entrepreneurs by David Hoffmann · host GlobalTQM.com
In this brief yet impactful episode, David gives you tips on how to... protect your intellectual property... make sure your products comply with government or commercial regulations, and... negotiate payment terms so your investments are secure. You'll discover: Why NDAs and confidentiality agreements don’t always work. How common sense and prudence can keep your intellectual property safe. What you need to ask manufacturers to give you to make sure they can make safe and compliant products. The chicken-and-egg scenario of payments, and how you can manage payment terms as a buyer. How to protect your deposit and milestone payments. Helpful Resources For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog. Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups. Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team. Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Breaker Castbox Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Radio Public Stitcher Follow Us On Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn
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In this brief yet impactful episode, David gives you tips on how to... protect your intellectual property... make sure your products comply with government or commercial regulations, and... negotiate payment terms so your investments are secure. You'll discover: Why NDAs and confidentiality agreements don’t always work. How common sense and prudence can keep your intellectual property safe. What you need to ask manufacturers to give you to make sure they can make safe and compliant products. The chicken-and-egg scenario of payments, and how you can manage payment terms as a buyer. How to protect your deposit and milestone payments. Helpful Resources For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog. Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups. Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team. Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Breaker Castbox Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Radio Public Stitcher Follow Us On Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn
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