How to Protect Your Startup and Close Bigger Deals
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How to Protect Your Startup and Close Bigger Deals
"Because startups typically don't have a track record of success to attract potential clients, they can offer a trial of their platform for free or at a lower cost to showcase what their platform can do and how reliable it is. The enterprise - a potential client - can test the newest technologies without the worry of committing to a complete and often costly rollout."
"A temporary arrangement that allows a company to test a new project on a small scale, a pilot program enables an enterprise to evaluate a project's success before making a bigger commitment. To protect itself, the startup usually creates a "pilot contract," a legal document that outlines the agreement. The pilot contract enables an enterprise temporary access to a startup's new platform and may include some early features still being tested."
Startups often lack procurement-friendly track records, making enterprise licensing difficult. Offering a pilot contract provides temporary, low-cost access so enterprises can test performance and dependability without full rollout commitment. A pilot contract is a legal agreement that defines the trial, grants temporary access to the platform, and may include early or experimental features. Pilot programs reduce startup liability and operational risk, protect intellectual property, and assist with deployment and integration. Enterprises gain a controlled environment to evaluate new technologies and manage risk. Successful pilots can convert into formal agreements, producing revenue, credibility, and longer-term supplier relationships for startups.
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