Re: [NF] Software ownership and payment dilemma

Author: Mike Copeland

Posted: 2011-04-26 at 03:11:32

Mike,

Thanks for the input!

Do you mean IG2data.com?

I can't find a G2data.com.

Mike

> Ditto what John said. You can charge them a usage/license fee and

> retain 100% ownership. Offer to put the source code in escrow but be

> clear about the terms. Get the right legal wording for that. Look into

> g2data.com for escrow. I don't use an escrow yet but would consider

> them if I did. Customer pays 100% of the escrow cost...not you. Get

> some $$$ for your efforts now. You'll be good! Sell the idea that they

> are getting a great deal and it's a mutually beneficial agreement. As

> much of a toolbag as the new partner is, you'll have to lose that

> because it will only hurt you.

>

> -- Mike Babcock, MCP MB Software Solutions, LLC President, Chief

> Software Architect http://mbsoftwaresolutions.com http://fabmate.com

> http://twitter.com/mbabcock16

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