Proprietary Information
Inside the Hidden Costs of Sole Proprietorship
Self-employed professionals often rely on trial and error to find their way, but what you don't know, you can't learn.
4 Things to Consider Before Involving Customers in the Startup Process
There are risks to talking to customers early, but there can also be benefits.
Proprietary Research Can Give You Credibility -- Here's How to Do It Correctly
Follow these steps to conduct your own research in a way that lends you credibility and differentiates you in your market.
7 Habits of Highly Hackable Employees
Workers who commit these high-risk behaviors probably don't realize they're jeopardizing the company's security.
3 Ways to Create Successful Proprietary Tech
Proprietary, non-replicated technology can help companies establish and sharpen their competitive edges.
The Hard Truth: Even If Your Company Fails, Angel Investors Still Win
If you're seeking funding from these individuals or groups, it's important to know what's in it for them.
The 'George Costanza Defense' to Stealing Trade Secrets
When an employee is caught red-handed taking proprietary secrets, some feign ignorance to noncompete agreements. Here's how to handle it.
Avoid These 6 Mistakes in Safeguarding Proprietary Information
Simple measures, accomplished in a deliberate, consistent fashion, can significantly reduce the risk of disclosure of company assets best kept close.
Seeking Trade Secret Protection? Don't Just Rely on a Label.
To enjoy legal protections for a product whether it's perfume or foot powder, do more than insert fancy terms on its packaging.
5 Ways to Shrink the Threat of an Employee's Exit to Proprietary Info
Proactively addressing staff departures lets a company minimize the risk from unwanted disclosures.