Here’s the latest from VentureBeat’s Entrepreneur Corner.
Arbitration clauses: Should you forgo rights for cost savings? – Considering an arbitration clause in an upcoming contract? It can be a time- and money-saver in case of contention, but attorney Curtis Smolar points out that it’s not without its risks.
Chasing FanFeeder: Squatters, Eritrea and the missing e – When FanFeedr.com CEO and founder Ty Ahmad-Taylor tried to arrange for a URL that was spelled properly, he had no idea what sort of adventure he was getting into. Hear his tale of reluctant domain owners and his misadventures with the Eritrean government. Yes… that really is a country.
Guidelines for potential angel investors – Angel investing isn’t for the meek, but there are some rules that might help those who are thinking about jumping in. Angel investor Will Herman lays out the theories that have worked well for him in the 30 or so seed deals he has overseen.
Content creation can open new marketing doors - As ad effectiveness fades, the best way for startups to attract new customers is often with original content. Bill Flitter, CEO of dlvr.it, a content syndication service details what he sees as the new sales funnel – and the impact it can have on your company.
Does money motivate workers? – More money doesn’t always mean harder working employees. Dan Pink, the author of “The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us,” makes the case for this seemingly counter-intuitive argument in this entertaining mini-lecture that could change the way you think about motivating your staff.