4 tips for protecting your tech startup idea

In this month’s Entrepreneur magazine, startup adviser and mentor Ed Hatton provides four tips for turning your idea for a tech startup into a business, without someone stealing it.

To develop an idea, founders need to approach service providers and investors. This may require divulging your secret recipe. Unlike offline businesses or products that can be protected by patent laws, internet-based businesses require a different approach.

#1 Deal with trustworthy suppliers

Check references carefully before picking financiers and advertising agencies.

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