So you have a great idea for a business -- and everyone will be out to steal it if you are not careful. So you protect your idea at all costs.
The problem is that there are people you will need to trust, because without their help and assistance your idea will never become a business.
In my column this week at the Tennessean I offer some advice on how to protect your ideas while still getting the help you will need.
And remember that in the end it is not the idea that will bring you success, but your ability to execute on that idea:
Always keep in mind that success comes from sound execution and implementation much more than the idea itself. Ideas can be a dime a dozen. Even if someone does steal your idea, it doesn't mean that they can make a successful business out of it.Ultimately, success comes from the ability to secure needed resources, build the right team and understand the market and your potential customers.
