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| Inspiration hits and the product or service is conceptualized. The starting point for a knowledge based business can be in any industry but more typically in consumer products, high technology, entertainment, and bio-technology. The very beginning is also the time to start keeping the idea confidential (stealth mode) while quietly researching to see if the product or service already exists. The use of a confidentiality agreement is warranted. |