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Finally, Amazon's monopoly on one-click checkout is over
It was the wild west of the internet days, and most people, including the US patent office didn't fully understand internet technology, online shopping carts, etc. Many patent lawyers have since said that if that patent was applied for today, it would never have been approved.- Eskil
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- Forum: General Business Discussion
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Finally, Amazon's monopoly on one-click checkout is over
Today marks the 20th year anniversary (and thus expiration date) of Amazon's monopoly on "one click checkout". For those who didn't know... in 1997, Amazon applied for, and was actually granted(!) to much controversy, a patent on one-click checkouts in e-commerce transactions - meaning that any...- Eskil
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The Period of Time Between "Idea" and "Echo"
IDEA MINDSETI've been an entrepreneur since 2004 and have taken an idea from concept to market, which I have written about in great detail here; https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/progress-thread-mass-market-product-creation-–-from-prototype-to-sales.50951/ Oops, didn't realize you're not a...- Eskil
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- Forum: Ideas, Concept Feedback
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TechCrunch: 10 of the most-funded startups to fail in 2017
EXECUTIONWell yes, no doubt I am sure they executed their butts off. But execution AND idea/product must definitely be on par. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk- Eskil
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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TechCrunch: 10 of the most-funded startups to fail in 2017
EXECUTIONYesterday I posted about a company called Juicero, and some lessons on what NOT to do, lol.. TechCrunch also put together a list of the 10 most funded startups that have failed (Juicero also made it on this list) or are failing in 2017: 10 of the most-funded startups to fail in 2017 A Reddit...- Eskil
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2018 Fastlane Summit - Preliminary Probe for Speakers
MEETUPSIt sure would be great to meet everyone again and I don't think interest in the event will be an issue ;) I for one would love to speak again, but I can write up a more formal proposal with via email.- Eskil
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- Forum: Networking and Meet-Ups
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How NOT to launch a physical product
EXECUTIONI saw this the other day and couldn't believe what I was reading. This is pretty much a text-book example of an idea that may have sounded good on paper, got lots of investors interested, then failed miserably because of terrible execution - and as as result - a product that no one would buy...- Eskil
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Preparation To Approach Retailers & Wholesalers
I can't speak for the wine business, but some general answers would be; 1) Try to put yourself in their frame of mind. If you were the one reaching out, they will always think "what is in it for me?" so you should make a good pitch and have your numbers and facts straight for why this would be...- Eskil
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The Period of Time Between "Idea" and "Echo"
IDEA MINDSETI've certainly been there, and I would say the best use of that time is what MJ touched upon here; Any spare time you have - start building the buzz. Set up at the very least a basic one-page "teaser" page (or a website if you have more time) where you get people excited about what is coming...- Eskil
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- Forum: Ideas, Concept Feedback
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Amazon Intellectual Property Rights Infringement
Wow, I'm actually in the midst of dealing with this same scenario - except I am on the patent holder side. What I am still scratching my head over with Amazon is this: I have heard so many times from people like you where Amazon just "shut down" their listing once an infringement request comes...- Eskil
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Trademark your name NOW!
Very important stuff, and thanks for posting this reminder to everyone here. Trademark / patent infringers are indeed ruthless, and have zero honor, decency, or shame. Notoriously, Chinese companies are by and large the biggest offenders in this field. If you're gonna have prototypes / product...- Eskil
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From Product Idea --> Creation?
IDEANot a dumb question at all. Assuming you have the basic idea/concept thought out in your head, the first step would be to consider what materials your product will be made out of. A prototype can be made out of different materials than the final product, but ideally it's best to get as close as...- Eskil
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Firefighter/Paramedic developing VR Simulator for First Responders
INTROWelcome to the forum! And, good for you... VR for training purposes is gonna be YUGE... https://hwd3d.com/3d-interactive-training/ KFC's New Virtual Reality Training Video Is Job Simulator Meets Saw - IGN- Eskil
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- Forum: Introductions
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What Will Boom? - 2018-2023
HOT!VR and Augmented Reality for sure. I've been saying this for a few years now but man... - There will be hardware innovations in this field (comfort, price, quality of experience, immersion) that will bring it even closer to the masses, making it more accessible for most - There will be an app...- Eskil
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- Forum: Business Models, Niches, Industries
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Eskil's Progress Thread: Starting a Supplement Business from Scratch
EXECUTIONNo I am not selling this outside the UK. I know several European countries are pretty strict with regulations when it comes to supplements, but every barrier to entry could also be an opportunity. And no my product doesn't contain K2.- Eskil
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Cigar Afficionados in the House?
OFF-TOPICYou're welcome here any time man.. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk- Eskil
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- Forum: Off-Topic Threads
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(Much) faster metal 3D Printing and prototyping soon a reality
I believe that even with this new advancement in metal printing, parts produced will still not be suitable for hard physical stress, tension, pressure, and so forth. Traditionally molded, shaped, or forged metal will still have a way higher endurance and breaking point than the more brittle...- Eskil
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FB PPE Ads - All likes.. no conversions
MARKETINGYeah paying for engagements only is overrated. You will be way better off starting right away with what you're after, conversions, or at the very least clicks to site or leads that you can do something with.- Eskil
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- Forum: Marketing Strategy
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Amazon is Going to Slaughter Your Brand
HOT!Yes! Time and again it comes back to ADDING VALUE. Things like what @biophase is doing with his current business. Not only selling product, but also adding value, building a brand, and building a community of fans that recognizes what you are doing for it. Come up with ways to give back...- Eskil
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- Forum: General Business Discussion
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(Much) faster metal 3D Printing and prototyping soon a reality
SOURCE: 100x faster, 10x cheaper: 3D metal printing is about to go mainstream For those of you into product development and rapid prototyping, you might find this very interesting. From the article; "Desktop Metal – remember the name. This Massachussetts company is preparing to turn...- Eskil
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