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Re:Zombie Startups by michaelochurch on Monday March 11, 2013 @11:19AM (#5357227)
Where, pray tell, do they get the money?

This is made even worse by jurisdictions where employers can claim rights over side projects.

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Re:Zombie Startups by mindcrime on Monday March 11, 2013 @10:54PM (#5359785)
Where, pray tell, do they get the money?

Their salary from a $DAYJOB?

This is made even worse by jurisdictions where employers can claim rights over side projects.

Pay the couple of hundred bucks to have a lawyer review your current employment agreements vis-a-vis "Intellectual Property" and let you know where you stand. If your employer has grounds to claim your independent work, negotiate a new agreement. If they won't negotiate, find a new job. Or quit and consult part time, or work as a short-order cook or barista while doing your startup... I doubt O'Malley's Irish Pub is interested in your startup's IP.

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Re:Zombie Startups by icedchai on Monday March 11, 2013 @11:57AM (#5357510)
Starting an online business is cheaper than ever. Beyond that, you live below your means for a couple years and save up the money.

And, about side projects: work on them on your own time, on your own equipment, and don't compete with your employer. (And most importantly, don't brag to your coworkers about your moonlighting ventures.)

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Re:Zombie Startups by 127001brewer on Monday March 11, 2013 @11:32AM (#5357333)
How much money does anyone need to start these days? Are you referring to a manufacturing business that requires initial significant funding for machines and supplies?
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