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The Trademark Helpline: Brands in safe hands
In this episode, Ollie Collard and Andrew Parsonage discuss intellectual property and trademarking with Steve Dobson of Trademark Helpline. They explore the early stages of Steve's business, the role of networking, and common mistakes made by startup founders. The episode also highlights the benefits of journaling for founders, future plans for Trademark Helpline, and the importance of decision-making in business. Community lead, Samantha Miles shares listener feedback and there's a special offer from Steve Dobson.
Key Points
- Steve Dobson joined the Trademark Helpline as Managing Director to revitalize the business, which assists startups and SMEs with intellectual property, including brand and trademark protection.
- Journaling is a valuable tool for self-management and maintaining accountability, especially for entrepreneurs who must make autonomous decisions and carry the ultimate responsibility for their business.
- Steve advises entrepreneurs to listen to all advice but to act selectively, ensuring they trust referrals from their network and do thorough research before making decisions about their business, especially regarding trademarking and brand protection.
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Transcript
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