Unique Business Model - Build it.

**jhize** · 01-30-2008 04:12 AM

I am looking for a develoment team for a forum-based business. The concept is in very early planning stages but includes a community-based approach. Yes, that means the forum builds the company.

I am anxious to see the responses here. Dont make me feel like the last one picked in a kickball game. No further details without a Non-Disclosure Agreement. PM me with email address and I will send the NDA, your reply will serve as your signature.

**Iota** · 01-30-2008 04:43 AM

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Best of luck.

**rogercbryan** · 01-30-2008 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by jhize

I am looking for a develoment team for a forum-based business. The concept is in very early planning stages but includes a community-based approach. Yes, that means the forum builds the company.

I am anxious to see the responses here. Dont make me feel like the last one picked in a kickball game. No further details without a Non-Disclosure Agreement. PM me with email address and I will send the NDA, your reply will serve as your signature.

There are a ton of forums these days. Most of which get little or no participation. If you are thinking of doing a social network with a forum you’ll need a ton of money to have any chance to compete with all the other SN out there already.

**Driven316** · 01-30-2008 08:42 AM

Hi there. I am new to this forum but based on the basic structure of the business, it sounds like it can be lucrative. Please contact me through email at driven316@gmail Hope to hear from you real soon. Good luck!

**jhize** · 01-30-2008 08:58 AM

There are a ton of forums these days. Most of which get little or no participation. If you are thinking of doing a social network with a forum you’ll need a ton of money to have any chance to compete with all the other SN out there already.

rogercbryan,

I believe you may be mistaken, while there may be alot of SNs out there, NO business online or offline offer the service that this model addresses. I will take your comment as a "No" (You're not interested). If you change your mind or at least want to be open minded and explore the possibility, let me know, I will promptly provide you with an NDA.

With that said, I am looking for a devil's advocate or two. The strength of this business model is dependent upon the strength of the particpants.

Update for the NDA: It will be ready in an hour or two.

**akula** · 01-30-2008 09:03 AM

jhize, i advise you to tread lightly
if this thing turns into some sort of a yowie/mlm crap deluge, your posts will be deleted
..and cut this nda stuff, there's no need to sound like a tool
if you're gonna try to create some sort of an artificial monopoly for your self, use a non compete agreement..they're actually enforceable..whereas nda's are not

**OnTheWayUp** · 01-30-2008 09:11 AM

Shoot me an email at
deshea.witcher @ nscorp. com

**jhize** · 01-30-2008 09:12 AM

Wow. I've seen your posts here and there and was hoping that I'd find your input valuable when it arrived.

..and cut this nda stuff, there's no need to sound like a child

I'm not quite sure that was neccesary. I have been advised that an NDA is the way to go. If you believe that a non-compete agreement is better, ok, I'll look into it. As far as this being a multi=level marketing program, I want no part of one.

I simply want to protect this idea in what ever way possible before I just expose it to a forum FULL OF ENTREPRENUERS. Im sure you understand.

UPDATE: Looking for a non-compete agreement template, will provide to interested parties, promptly.

**akula** · 01-30-2008 09:18 AM

ok ok ok
i withdraw
my apologies
[NB: think before writing]

**akula** · 01-30-2008 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by jhize

I simply want to protect this idea in what ever way possible before I just expose it to a forum FULL OF ENTREPRENUERS.

tip: the correct terminology is not "I simply want to protect this idea"
an "idea" is not a legally recognized type of property or commercial right, it is therefore incapable of being "protected" (i.e. no restitution remedy is available)

the correct terminology is "I simply want to protect the intellectual property" or "I simply want to protect the market share". lost IP and lost market share are the kinds of losses that the law may restitute

**jhize** · 01-30-2008 09:28 AM

Akula,

It looks like a non-compete is primarily used for employer-employee trade secret protection. Could you provide a resource that shows that I should be using this instead of an NDA?

Please stay close to this thread. I value your opinion (4581 posts?), you either posses a load of experience or you're full of hot air or maybe a good combination of the two

For the time being, entertain me, this is not a scam, or MLM.

...Intellectual Property, not idea, got it.

**jhize** · 01-30-2008 09:38 AM

Enforcing noncompete agreements. Noncompete agreements are hard to enforce. Many courts perceive them as attempts to limit an individual's ability to obtain employment. For that reason, most courts will insist that a noncompete agreement be reasonably limited in geographic scope and duration. To ensure that your noncompete clause or agreement is enforceable:

Source: Business Owner's Toolkit: Noncompete Agreements

I'm not sure this is what I'm in need of.

**dafung** · 01-30-2008 09:45 AM

Hi jhize,

Pm sent.

Thanks,
Dafung

**akula** · 01-30-2008 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by jhize

It looks like a non-compete is primarily used for employer-employee trade secret protection. Could you provide a resource that shows that I should be using this instead of an NDA?

sure, here's plenty of resources from vc's, lawyers and entrepreneurs
suffice to say that in startup context, both the nda and the non compete are detrimental and useless documents

for all intensive purposes you should be standing on the top of a building, shouting your plans at anyone who will listen, and keeping your fingers crossed that as many competitors as possible enter and invest in your market

mate it doesn't matter which clause you're trying to get signed, as both of them are equally an exercise in nonsense. however, if you're a sucker for litigation, more power to you!

**jhize** · 01-30-2008 10:11 AM

Ok. Thanks for the info. Now, I have a question for you.

If you had Intellectual Property and needed to disclose it to interested parties how would YOU proceed?

The business model in question could easily be developed by someone with the appropriate know-how. Additionally, this model is intended to address a lucrative market within the US, although it could be adapted for foreign markets....

How about a request via email? Nothing fancy (and probably not enforceable) but at least I will have a record of who requested the information and when. Interested parties would copy a preformatted request (see quote below) and mail it to an appropriate email address.

I hereby request disclosure of material that you have identified as proprietary and confidential Intellectual Property. I understand that such material may only be used for the development of the proposed business entity in question.