Microsoft® BizSpark™ is a global program that helps software startups succeed by giving them access to Microsoft software development tools, connecting them with key industry players, including investors, and providing marketing visibility to help entrepreneurs starting a business.
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BizSpark - is it worthwhile to persevere with your application?
I'm a bit tired and frustrated with my BizSpark application. I've been rejected twice. The first time, I didn't have a company E-Mail and URL. The second time, I provided a proper company E-Mail and ...
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Does BizSpark preclude you from accepting funding elsewhere?
I am going to embark very soon on a software venture (have been a consultant and employee up until now).
I see advantages in signing up for Microsoft's BizSpark.
However, I wonder if doing so would ...
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How many times can I use BizSpark?
I just learned about BizSpark and found it quite perfect for bringing my ideas to life as startups.
I have 3-4 ideas, but I want to start with 1 at a time. Suppose I work on an idea for 1 year and ...
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Microsoft BizSpark, can we install SQL Server on a live server?
Our website is currently run on a Hyper-V server and we use SQL Server 2008 R2 Express. One annoying limitation of 2008-r2 is it has a 1gb RAM limit.
We are enrolled on Bizspark from Microsoft which ...
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BizSpark - can I use the licenses for something else than just software development
I want to apply to bizspark. The core of the business is to build Software. Though there is also a smaller part of the business that is photography for our clients. We are developing also a website ...
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Easiest way for UK startup to get onto Microsoft BizSpark program?
For the past few days I have been trying and failing to get onto Microsoft's BizSpark program. I left my day job and incorporated last week and am now setting up my development machines. I really ...
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Should I use WebsiteSpark or BizSpark with my startup?
I am starting up a new company with 3 others which is going to be a software/web company. I have already started on writing the software in C# 4.0, as I have a VS 2010 license, but my other partners ...
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Invite for Bizspark One program?
I understand that the program is an invite-only program. But surely, those companies that get invited somehow catch Microsoft's eye, out of some 30,000 companies that are in Bizspark program.
Does ...
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How does BizSpark investor reviews work?
I got accepted by BizSpark last week. So now I'm wondering... How do the investor reviews work? How long until I see investor rankings (typically), or do I need to approach people first?
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Can I list Bizspark as a partner?
I'm forming a software/web development company where we develop products and also help other business develop theirs. Microsoft offered us BizSpark membership. Is Microsoft now a partner to us or just ...
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Are there any downsides or disadvantages to joining BizSpark?
I was looking into joining BizSpark since it seems there is a ton of great benefits. My buddy and I want to create a startup using .Net technology, so how can this not be a win-win? We are going to ...
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Marketing benefits of participating in BizSpark program
Microsoft BizSpark proposal for startups is undoubtedly great. Software provided by this program is huge help for a company working with Microsoft development stack. It is for sure.
But I'd like to ...
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Microsoft's BizSpark program and their acceptance criteria
Microsoft's BizSpark is a program to help startups use Microsoft's software.
There are issues with this program:
They don't explain clearly what the requirements are to be approved
If you get ...
