Business of Mobile Development
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The document discusses the business of mobile development and provides advice for mobile app developers. It recommends that developers obtain legal representation to help set up their business structure, review contracts, and provide legal advice. It also stresses the importance of having the proper insurance and using non-disclosure agreements and contracts to protect both the client and the developer. The document advises obtaining an attorney who is accessible and risk averse by nature.
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- 1. The Business of Mobile Development Stephen Feather QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
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- 3. • Husband and Father • Founder of Feather Direct, LLC • Appcelerator Titan • Author Who is this guy? QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 4. LiveScript Server •Author •Technical Editor (9 titles) •Technical Reviewer (3 titles) •Pre-Title Reviewer (2 titles) QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 5. I A N A L QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 6. 1.Revenue Streams 2.Legal Representation 3.Company Structure 4.Insurance 5.Contracts 6.Getting Paid What can you Expect? QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 7. I need an Attorney, why? QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 8. Revenue Streams • One time app purchases • In-app purchases (subscriptions, one-off) • Straight Contracting • VC Funding
- 9. You Need an Attorney! • Business Attorney • Accessible • Help Setup Business Structure • Review Contracts • Give legal opinions QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 10. Caring for your Attorney • They work for you • They expect to be paid • They default to NO • Risk Averse QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 11. I A N A L QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 12. Business Structure • Sole Proprietorship • Basic Partnership • Limited Liability Company • S or C Corporation QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 13. You Need Insurance! QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 14. You Need an NDA! QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 15. You Need an NDA! • An NDA protects the client. • An NDA protectsYOU. QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 16. You Need a Contract! QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 17. Parts is Not Parts • Statement of Work • Payments and Invoicing • Intellectual Property • Hold Harmless • Dispute Resolution • Exclusive Remedy • Force Majeure QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
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- 19. Payment Schedule Down Lifespan Final 0-20k 1/3 1/3 1/3 20k-100k 1/4 1/2 1/4 100k+ 1/5 3/5 1/5 QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 20. Feather Direct Terms • Nothing down, nothing started • Empty Escrow, Empty work schedule • Client pays all escrow fees. • Payment missed, work stops. • NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!! QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 21. The Exceptions?? QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.
- 22. Contact Information @stephenfeather stephen@featherdirect.com www.featherdirect.com QuickTime™ and a Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture.